Zesty Cajun Alligator Meat Sauce

3 lbs alligator meat, cubed
1 envelope French salad dressing mix
1 large onion
1 medium green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced 
1/2 tsp Cajun mixed spices
2 (8 oz size) cans tomato sauce
1 large (2 lb+ size) jar spaghetti sauce
2 Tbsp hot sauce 
cooking oil
hot cooked rice or pasta for serving

Put alligator meat in a plastic food bag, add the envelope  of  French
dressing mix, shake and refrigerate  overnight.
The next day when ready to cook, in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons cooking oil, add the marinaded alligator and lightly  brown; remove and set aside.
In Dutch oven, add the onions and bell pepper, cooking until they start to soften, then add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, add the Cajun spices, and heat, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
Add both cans of tomato sauce, turn heat down to very low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring often, for 30  minutes.
Add jar of spaghetti sauce and hot sauce, taste and adjust seasoning, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Add the alligator meat, stir, cover pot, and continue to simmer over very low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over hot cooked rice or pasta.
Will serve 8 to 10.