Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 lb ground beef
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 lb ground mild Italian sausage (see note 1)
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (see note 2)
• 2 tsp sugar (see note 3)