so-simple meat sauce (or a Rich Romantic Ragoût) - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced vegetables (e.g. zucchini and sweet pepper)
• 1 lb (500 kg) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin
• 1 can (28 oz / 796 mL) tomatoes
• 1 can (5-oz / 156 mL) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
• Salt and pepper