2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1 pound ground beef chuck

1/2 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)

1/2 large bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), diced (about 3/4 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28-ounce)can good-quality tomato sauce

3 ounces tomato paste (half a 6-ounce can)

1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably flat leaf), packed

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 pinch garlic powder and/or garlic salt

1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup sugar (to taste, optional)

Salt