About 1 hour and 10 minutes before serving. In large saucepan over medium heat in hot oil cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is well browned. Pour off excess fat. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 35 minutes or until sauce is very thick. Stir occasionally. Makes 4 cups. You can do this without ground beef and put in meatballs or hot sausage.