1/2 pound Ground beef
1 medium Onion, chopped
1/2 cup Green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Celery, chopped
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, crushed
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1-1/2 cups Tomato juice
1 can (8oz) mushroom pieces and stems; drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 ounces Pepperoni, sliced and cut halves
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed
Serving Size : 8
Brown beef in large frying pan, drain. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook until pepper and celery are soft (about 5 minutes). In 5 quart saucepan or crock pot combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Stir in ground beef and vegetables. Simmer 30 minutes or more (as much as two hours for full flavor).