ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE

1 # ground beef
1 tsp oregano
1 lg chopped onion
1 tsp sweet basil
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp thyme
1 Tbs dried parsley
2 tsp sugar
1/2 med chopped grn pepper
1 lg can (30 oz.) tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
salt & pepper to taste

Brown together beef, onion, green pepper, parsley & garlic salt. Add tomatoes & tomato paste. Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer for 2 hrs; thinning as needed with water.