Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      teaspoons     olive or other vegetable oil
   3      cups          garlic -- finely chopped
   2                    onions -- finely chopped
   2                    celery
   2                    carrots -- finely chopped
   1 1/2  pounds        ground beef
   1      cup           milk
   2      cups          tomatoes with juice
     1/4  teaspoon      chili peppers -- dried, hot re
     1/2  teaspoon      basil -- dried
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano -- dried
   1      teaspoon      parsley -- fresh or
   1      teaspoon      parsely -- dried
   1      teaspoon      salt -- or more to taste
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

Heat oil in a deep large skillet or dutch oven. Add garlic, onions, celery and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender. (about 8 minutes). Add meat and brown, discard excess fat, if any. Add milk, cook covered 20 minutes over medium low heat. Break up tomatoes. Add to meat mixture with juices. Add remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 1 hour. Taste and add seasoning if necessary.