1/2 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 tbs fresh minced garlic
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans no-salt added whole tomatoes, undrained and crushed
1 (6 oz) can no-salt added tomato paste
1 cup low-salt beef broth
1 1/2 tbs dried basil OR 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp marjoram

in a dutch oven, brown beef with onions, bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic; drain. stir in remaining ingredients; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

makes 4 1/2 cup sauce