Classic Brooklyn-Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Classic Brooklyn-Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup finely minced garlic; 1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely minced; 1 carrot, peeled and finely minced; 1 stalk celery, finely minced; 3 lbs ground beef; salt; 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons dried oregano

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely minced garlic
1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely minced
1 carrot, peeled and finely minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
3 lbs ground beef
salt
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano

1
Add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat; allow time for the oil to heat.
2
Add in the garlic and onions; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
3
Add in the carrots and celery; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
4
Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add about 1/3 of the ground beef; salt the beef to taste.
5
Cook about 3-5 minutes or until starts to brown (stir the beef, breaking it up as you stir).
6
Push beef to the side (or over the vegetables) and repeat with the second third of the beef.
7
After that starts to brown, push it aside and repeat with the remainder of the beef.
8
When all the beef is done, mix the beef and vegetables together.
9
Add in the tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, sugar, and oregano.
10
Mix well; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally (break up the tomatoes against the side of the pot as you stir).
11
When the sauce is done, season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Serve immediately or freeze for later use.

1050

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup finely minced garlic, 1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely minced, 1 carrot, peeled and finely minced, and more.

Yes, Classic Brooklyn-Italian Meat Sauce falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Brooklyn-Italian Meat Sauce

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