Butter or olive oil
Onions, chopped
Garlic cloves, finely chopped
Turkey, chopped
Extra-lean ground beef
Lentils
Italian spice mix (oregano, savory, thyme, black pepper, celery seeds, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, etc.)
Bay leaves
Tabasco
Celery, diced
Carrots, diced
Red bell pepper, diced
Yellow bell pepper, diced
Tomato paste
Tomato soup
Tomato juice
Diced tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Salt and pepper
In a large pot, melt the butter (you can also use olive oil).
Add the onions and garlic. Brown them slightly.
Add the extra-lean ground beef, turkey, and lentils. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently and making sure to break up the meat.
Incorporate the remaining ingredients.
Cook over low heat and let simmer uncovered for 2 hours and 30 minutes or more. Stir frequently.
