Rich Beef Ragu Sauce - Canadian Beef

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb (750 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, chopped, with juices
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 sweet pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced zucchini
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) pasta sauce
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter (optional)
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar