INGREDIENTS
1 lb
lean ground beef
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
2
carrots (chopped)
1
large stalk celery (chopped)
1
small red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
1
small yellow onion (chopped)
3 cloves
garlic
3
heaping handfuls fresh baby spinach
1 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
ground black pepper
1 tsp
dried Italian seasoning
2
jars marinara sauce
1 28 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1
bay leaf
sugar (if desired)