. Set a big pan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Put in the garlic, shallot or onion, and meat. Then use a wooden spoon to break up the beef.
. Season with pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a little homemade seasoned salt. Then cook the meat.
. Add the last teaspoon of seasoned salt, the tomato products, Italian seasoning, and the bay leaf. Then raise the heat and let it bubble.