But if you want a real Italian recipe, I got this from an Italian woman who was in her late sixties back in the 70's, it was her grandmother's from Italy!
Simmer oil, onion, vegetable flakes, and celery together. Mix together with remaining ingredients and cook in slow cooker till constancy you like then process according to Ball Blue Book.
I like to add a little ground sausage to my beef when cooking it. If you think it may be too greasy for you, or you can't take a lot of grease in chili or sauces, boil it. Let it cool, then crumble it. It really makes chili and spaghetti sauce yummy.
By dancing fawn from Harrod, OH