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1/2 lb. bacon 2 1/2 lbs. ground chuck 2 C. chopped onion 1 C. green pepper 6 lbs. 9 oz plum tomatoes (put in blender) 18 oz. tomato paste 1 1/2 C. red wine 1 1/2 C. water 4 t. oregano 4 t. basil 1 t. thyme 1/2 C. parsley 1 bay leaf 2 T. salt 1/4 C. brown sugar In a 5-6 qt. pan, fry bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside and crumble. Brown ground beef in bacon fat. Add onions and green pepper and cook another 5 minutes. Add the rest of ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. Add bacon bits. Cook 2 hours.