Italian Tomato Meat Sauce

1. 1

   Set out a large saucepan with tight fitting lid.

2. 2

   Heat in saucepan 1/4 cup olive oil.

3. 3

   Add and cook until lightly browned 1/2 cup chopped onion.

4. 4

   Add and brown, turning occasionally, beef chuck and pork shoulder.

5. 5

   Add slowly a mixture of 7 cups tomatoes, sieved, 1 tablespoon salt and bay leaf.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer over low heat about 2 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Add tomato paste.

8. 8

   Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, uncovered about 2 hours more, until thickened.

9. 9

   Before serving remove bay leaf and meat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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