Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sliced onions; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes; 1 (3 oz.) can broiled, sliced mushrooms; 1 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. olive oil/salad oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 (8 oz.) cans seasoned tomato sauce; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 c. water

Servings: persons

1/2 c. sliced onions
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
1 (3 oz.) can broiled, sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil/salad oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 (8 oz.) cans seasoned tomato sauce
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 c. water

1
In a large skillet, cook onion in hot oil until almost tender. Add meat and garlic.
2
Brown lightly.
3
Drain.
4
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 1/2 hours or until sauce is nice and thick.
5
Stir occasionally.
6
The longer it cooks, the better the flavors blend together.
7
Serve over hot spaghetti with Parmesan cheese.
8
Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. sliced onions, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, 1 (3 oz.) can broiled, sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Meat Sauce

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