Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, minced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, lightly drained
• 7 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 pinch dried sage
• 1 pinch white sugar
• 1 bay leaf