In 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil, sauté 2 bunches green onions (chopped); then add 1 pound finely chopped beef and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Sauté until meat is nicely browned.

Prepare a spice bag consisting of:

1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
6 or 8 peppercorns

SAUCE:

2 cups beef stock or bouillon
1 small can tomato paste
4 large tomatoes, skinned and seeded

Add the beef stock or bouillon and the spice bag to the browned meat. Simmer over medium heat for 30-40 minutes. Discard spice bag. Stir in the tomato paste and add the tomatoes. Heat thoroughly. Add a splash of dry red wine. Stir well. Serve with 1 package of long spaghetti noodles, a green salad and garlic bread. You'll love it.