Easy Meat Sauce

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Easy Meat Sauce

This is an easy and versatile recipe that tastes great on pasta or used to prepare lasagna!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown ground beef, onions, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  2. Add in all remaining ingredients. Simmer covered on low for 1-hour stirring occasionally. Remove lid and simmer an additional 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  3. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Make a large batch and freeze leftovers for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 534 (27%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 1267mg (53%) Potassium 1257mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 840IU (17%) Vitamin C 39.1mg (43%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 534 27%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1267mg 53%
Potassium 1257mg 27%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 840IU 17%
Vitamin C 39.1mg 43%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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