This recipe was my grandmother's and it has such amazing flavor. The key to flavor is cooking it on medium low heat for about 3 hours. You want the bacon to melt in your mouth. Preparation is quick and easy. You can start this recipe around 1:00 in the afternoon and dinner is on the table at 5:00

Ingredients

4 serv.

extra virgin olive oil↗3 tablespoons
large onion, chopped↗1
lb colonial meaty bacon, 1/2 inch slices (hint ( use scissors while bacon is cold)↗3⁄4 lb
lb lean ground beef↗1 lb
(28 ounce) can pastene crushed tomatoes↗1
(28 ounce) can water↗1
lb elbow macaroni↗1 lb
salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1
In a medium pot (large pot if you double the recipe)add the onion and cook until translucent.
2
Add the bacon and cook until the bacon is slightly browned, DO NOT DRAIN, that is where the flavor comes from.
3
Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
4
Add the crushed tomatoes along with one equal can of water and mix very well gently.
5
Allow to come to a slight boil then turn heat down to medium low.
6
Cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes uncovered.

Source: food.com

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