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Homemade Meat Sauce
5 from 18 votes

Homemade Meat Sauce

This Homemade Meat Sauce combines ground beef with onions, bell peppers, and garlic in a rich tomato base, seasoned with Parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices. The sauce simmers for a long time to develop deep flavors, making it ideal for pasta dishes or as a hearty topping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 29 ounces diced tomatoes do not drain, canned
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 2 teaspoons basil dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground

Instructions

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  1. In a large dutch oven on high heat cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as you cook, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. When mostly browned drain most of the fat and add in the green bell pepper and onion, cooking another 5-6 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until well combined.
  5. Add in the parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, bay leaf, kosher salt, sugar and black pepper and stir to combine.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat, on a simmer, for 1 hour. If you have more time, cook covered for 2 hours then uncovered for 1 hour.

Notes

  • Slow simmer the sauce covered for 2 hours, then uncovered for 1 hour to deepen flavor and thicken.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking during the long cook time.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 797mg (33%) Potassium 884mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 658IU (13%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267

% Daily Value*

Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 797mg 33%
Potassium 884mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 658IU 13%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%

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