Beverly'S Tomato Sauce
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 lb. Italian sausage", "1 onion, chopped", "1 green pepper, chopped", "1 can of tomato sauce", "1 can of tomato bits or stewed tomatoes", "1 small can tomato paste", "12 oz. water", "1 Tbsp. basil (dried)", "2 to 3 cloves garlic", "1 tsp. cumin", "1 tsp. salt"]
["Brown beef and sausage in a large dutch oven.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Simmer.", "If extra liquid is needed add stewed tomatoes and spices.", "Variation:", "You may add zucchini and eggplant if desired."]
["ground beef", "Italian sausage", "onion", "green pepper", "tomato sauce", "tomato bits", "tomato paste", "water", "basil", "garlic", "cumin", "salt"]