Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 onions; 3 carrots; 3 stalks celery & leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1 cup wine; 5 teaspoons salt; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (chopped or Kitchen Ready); 6 ounces tomato paste; 6 ounces water; 1 slice salt pork (optional)

Servings: persons

3 onions
3 carrots
3 stalks celery & leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup wine
5 teaspoons salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (chopped or Kitchen Ready)
6 ounces tomato paste
6 ounces water
1 slice salt pork (optional)

1
Place the onions, carrots, celery, and salt pork (if using) in a food processor and process to a fine paste. In a heated skillet with olive oil, brown this combination.
2
Add the ground meat to the skillet and brown.
3
Once the meat is browned, add the wine and cook to evaporate it.
4
Add the salt, black pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to simmer for 2 hours covered. Stir from the bottom every 20 minutes. Be careful that the heat is not too high - it will burn.
5
Uncover and simmer 1 more hour.
6
Enjoy!

746

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 onions, 3 carrots, 3 stalks celery & leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 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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