1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef |
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper |
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley |
3/4 cup chopped onion |
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery |
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained |
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes |
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste |
2 cups water |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 teaspoons salt |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (or the real stuff) |
1 dash ground cloves |
1 dash baking soda |
