Salsa Di Carne (Italian meat sauce using ground beef and red wine)

SALSA DI CARNE (MEAT SAUCE)

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

In a large skillet on medium heat, saute the onion in the oil until it is transparent.

Add the ground beef and garlic and saute on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, until the beef is evenly browned.

Add the tomatoes to the beef. Add the tomato paste, wine, stock, bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well blended, then cook, uncovered, on low heat for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

Makes 6 cups
From: Vicki,la
Source: The Flavors of Tuscany