INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
olive oil
2 cups
onion (chopped and divided)
1
red pepper (coarsely chopped)
1 lb
ground beef
1 lb
italian sausage
5 cloves
garlic (finely chopped)
12 oz
tomato paste
2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
black pepper
3 tsp
dried oregano
3 tsp
dried basil
1 1/2 tsp
dried thyme
1 pinch
red pepper flakes
28 oz
Italian-style stewed tomatoes
28 oz
crushed tomatoes
8
ouncecs fresh mushrooms (sliced)
2 cups
beef broth
1/4 cup
brown sugar
2
bay leaves
2 tbsp
balsamic vinegar