Greek-Style Meat Sauce

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, slow-cooked beef and tomato sauce infused with Mediterranean herbs and wine
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Greek-Style Meat Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 1578.5

Description

This hearty Greek-style meat sauce offers a deep, savory flavor profile perfect for pasta dishes like Pastitsio or Moussaka. Made with ground beef chuck, it features a robust base of finely chopped onions, garlic, and tomato paste, all simmered slowly to develop complex textures. The addition of dry white wine and mixed pickling spices provides aromatic depth, while the long, slow cooking process tenderizes the meat and melds the flavors into a luxurious consistency. This versatile sauce is ideal for family dinners, meal prepping, or freezing for future use, bringing authentic home-style comfort to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef chuck and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains.
  3. Drain excess fat from the pan if necessary, then transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker.
  4. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  5. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened and glazed, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Transfer the sautéed onions to the slow cooker with the meat.
  7. Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, mixed pickling spice, dry white wine, salt, and freshly ground pepper to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
  9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours, stirring once or twice during the cooking process.
  10. Remove the spice bag if used, and stir the sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1578.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 77.6g120%
Saturated Fat 28.7g144%
Cholesterol 354.1mg119%
Sodium 17526.3mg731%
Total Carbohydrate 77.6g26%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g64%
Sugars 40.4g
Protein 135.3g271%

* 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

The mixed pickling spice should be placed in a tea ball or tied in a cheesecloth bag for easy removal before serving.

This sauce makes about 3 quarts and freezes well. Ladle into freezer containers once cooled slightly.

This meat sauce is versatile and pairs well with spaghetti, moussaka, or the Greek dish Pastitsio. It can also be spooned over tacos or ladled inside avocado half shells.

Keywords: greek, meat sauce, ground beef, slow cooker, tomato paste, pastitsio, moussaka, beef chuck, wine sauce, spaghetti sauce, mediterranean, comfort food, freezer meal, herbs, garlic, onion, olive oil, pickling spice
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