Easy Meat Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
534 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Meat Sauce
Description
Easy Meat Sauce features lean ground beef cooked with diced onions and garlic, then combined with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Green bell pepper and fresh parsley contribute texture and freshness. The mixture simmers gently, first covered to meld the flavors and then uncovered to thicken the sauce, while bay leaves and Italian seasoning provide subtle herbal notes. Red wine or beef broth adds some acidity and depth. The long simmer softens the vegetables and melds the components into a unified sauce.
The sauce yields a robust, slightly chunky texture that clings well to pasta. It can be served over noodles or used in casseroles, offering a versatile, homey addition to meals. The careful simmer avoids drying out the meat, preserving tenderness within a richly flavored tomato base.
To store, make a large batch and freeze leftovers for quick reheating on busy evenings, ensuring a convenient foundational sauce ready for various meals.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup red wine or beef broth, dry
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown ground beef, onions, and garlic. Drain any fat.
- 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.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Make a large batch and freeze leftovers to save time on weeknights.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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