Tomato Sauce With Ground Beef

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, slow-simmered Italian-style meat sauce perfect for pasta or lasagna
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Tomato Sauce With Ground Beef

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 285.3

Description

This rich and robust tomato sauce combines savory ground beef with fresh aromatics and slow-cooked tomatoes for a deeply flavorful result. The key to this dish is the long, gentle simmer, which allows the beef to brown properly and the flavors of garlic, onion, basil, and oregano to meld into a cohesive, hearty sauce. It has a thick, luxurious texture that clings beautifully to spaghetti, serves as a perfect base for lasagna, or pairs wonderfully with meatballs. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this homemade sauce offers a warm, comforting taste that far surpasses jarred alternatives. Its a versatile staple that brings authentic Italian comfort to your table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and saut, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and saut for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a separate skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble the meat.
  5. Drain excess fat from the browned beef.
  6. Add the browned beef to the saucepan with the onion and garlic mixture.
  7. Stir in the Italian tomatoes, tomato sauce, water (1 can's worth), tomato paste, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf.
  8. Increase heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and flavorful, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 450.0mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g18%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g61%
Sugars 12.6g
Protein 8.1g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tip: For a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomatoes before adding them, or use an immersion blender after simmering.

Variation: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.

Note: Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Keywords: tomato sauce, ground beef, italian, meat sauce, pasta sauce, slow cooked, homemade, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, comfort food, dinner, lasagna, spaghetti, hearty, classic, easy
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