Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
tablespoons
olive oil





1
pound
beef

ground



1
pound
pork

ground



1
each
onion

chopped



1/2
each
green bell pepper

chopped



3
cloves
garlic

minced



5
cups
tomatoes, canned

crushed



1/4
cup
tomato paste





1
tablespoon
chili powder





2
teaspoons
basil

leaves - ground



1/2
teaspoon
cloves

ground



3
each
bay leaves





2
cups
chicken stock





1/2
teaspoon
salt





1/4
teaspoon
cayenne pepper

 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add beef, pork, onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute until browned, about 1 minutes. With a slotted spoon to drain off the fat, place the sauteed ingredients in a 4 quart saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Slowly bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours