• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 3/4 onion, minced
• 3/4 green bell pepper, minced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 5 ounces lean ground beef
• 5 ounces lean ground pork
• 3 ounces ground ham
• 1/2 cup capers
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. dry red wine, optional

In a heavy, nonreactive saucepan, heat oil and then add onion, garlic and green pepper.  Sauté for a few minutes. Add beef, pork, and ham. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Add capers, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and dry wine (optional). Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Per serving: calories 248, fat 15.6g, 59% calories from fat, cholesterol 49mg, protein 19.9g, carbohydrates 5.0g, fiber 1.0g, sugar 2.8g, sodium 925mg, diet points 6.5.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.8, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 2.1, Fat: 2.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.6

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