Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Simmering Time
2 hrs
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Servings
12
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce
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Homemade Meat Sauce that is fast and easy, healthier than store-bought, and so flavorful. It will become a fast family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion peeled
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes with juices
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Instructions
- Start by finely chopping the onion and press the garlic.
- Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering.
- Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Immediately add ground beef and mix well breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until itis in small crumbles. Cook until meat is brown and no longer pink. At this point, you can drain the excess fat if desired.
- Add crushed tomatoes and tomato puree. Pour vinegar and season with dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and let simmer on low for about 2 to 3 hours. Don't forget to give the sauce a few stirs in the meantime. (or over medium to lose for 20 minutes )
- Serve the meat sauce with your favorite cooked pasta. This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 4-6 months.
Notes
- Tomatoes: Use both crushed and chopped tomatoes to add texture to the sauce.
- Garlic: We recommend using freshly chopped garlic for the best flavor, but you can also use jarred minced garlic if needed. Garlic powder does not make a good substitute since it adds bitterness to the sauce.
- Onion: Yellow onions are fantastic in this recipe, but Walla Walla or Vidalia onions make great substitutes.
- Oil: Olive oil adds great flavor to this sauce, but you can also use avocado oil or butter for keto.
- Don't overcook the garlic. It burns easily and will give the sauce a bitter taste.
- Storing: Store in a container in the fridge for up to five days. Freeze for up to 4-6 months.
- Slow cooker instructions: Follow the instructions until the meat is cooked and the tomatoes and other seasonings are added. Transfer sauce to the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-5 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
541mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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