Hearty-Homey Tomato Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Hearty-Homey Tomato Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds ground beef (lean); 2 onions-small dice; 4 carrots-small dice; 10 garlic cloves-minced; 3 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade; salt & pepper; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

4 pounds ground beef (lean)
2 onions-small dice
4 carrots-small dice
10 garlic cloves-minced
3 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
Pour the olive oil into a large pot, once it is hot add the onions in. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until they start to caramelize, then add the diced carrots. Cook carrots for another 10 minutes or so. I do this on high heat to get nice caramelization, but you must keep a close eye on it so it does not burn.
2
Now add in the minced garlic and pepper flakes, cook for 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the vinegar and sugar and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Turn heat to a medium flame and push the vegetables to the sides of the pot and add the ground beef in. While it is cooking you want to stir it around and break apart the meat. Continue to cook until it is all brown and mostly cooked through, about 15 minutes.
5
Now you can add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring everything up to a boil and then add a lid that is cracked open and bring to a slow simmer. Start by adding in a small amount of salt and pepper and adjust the seasoning again when it is done.
6
While the sauce is cooking the grease from the meat will rise up to the top, you should continuously skim off the fat with a small ladle throughout the cooking process. Cook for about 2 1/2 hours until the meat is extremely tender and the flavors have all blended together. Adjust the seasoning again and add in the basil chiffonade to finish.
7
Serve over your choice of pasta with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese. Enjoy!

1767

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds ground beef (lean), 2 onions-small dice, 4 carrots-small dice, 10 garlic cloves-minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty-Homey Tomato Meat Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty-Homey Tomato Meat Sauce

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