Yield: 16 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 pounds | Ground beef |
| 2½ \N | Onion; chopped, large |
| 1 cup | Green pepper; chopped |
| 3 \N | Cloves garlic;minced |
| 3 cans | Tomato sauce;(15oz) |
| 1 can | Tomato paste;(12oz) |
| 2 teaspoons | Salt |
| ¾ teaspoon | Pepper |
Cook and stir meat in Dutch oven until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide mixture among four 1-quart freezer containers (about 3 cups in each). Cool quickly. Cover and label; freeze no more than 3 months (see note). Use freezer mix in the recipes that call for it.