DE LUXE ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This hearty sauce, generous with beef and memorable in its blend
of flavours, won a special mention in Chatelaine's 12th annual
Family Favorites contest.
1/2	cup salad oil
1/2	cup chopped onion
1/2	cup chopped green pepper
1	lb minced beef
1/2	cup chopped celery
2	cloves garlic, crushed
1	(20-oz) can tomatoes
1	(6-oz) can tomatoe paste
1	(10-oz) can mushrooms and juice
1	(4-oz) bottle chopped olives
1	cup grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2	tsp salt
2	chilli peppers (or 1/2 tsp crushed)
1/4	tsp black pepper
1/4	tsp thyme
1	tsp sugar
1/4	tsp oregano
2	bay leaves
1	pt boiling water (2-cups)
1	cup dry red or white table wine
Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan.
Add onion and green pepper and cook gently for 5 minutes.
Add beef and stir-fry over low heat for about 10 minutes or until browned.
Add all remaining ingredients except wine.
Cover and cook slowly, for about 2 hours.
Stir in wine, then simmer for another hour.
Taste and add salt if necessary.
Makes about 6 cups.
Serve over hot pasta.