Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb lean ground beef; 12 lb Italian sausage; 2 ounces salt pork, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; ⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with liquid; ½ cup dry white wine; salt

Servings: persons

12 lb lean ground beef
12 lb Italian sausage
2 ounces salt pork, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with liquid
½ cup dry white wine
salt

1
In a large saucepan saute the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned.
2
Remove from pan and drain in a colander; set aside.
3
Place the salt pork in the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until pork is crispy and all fat is rendered.
4
Add the olive oil and onions to the pan.
5
Reduce heat to medium and saute onions until they are translucent.
6
Add the garlic and saute another 2 or 3 minutes.
7
Return the beef and sausage to the pan and add the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9
Bring up to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low.
10
Let bubble gently for about an hour, stirring frequently.
11
If the sauce is too thin you can thicken it with a tablespoon or so of tomato paste.

3736

kcal

Calories

280

Fat

Carbs

240

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb lean ground beef, 12 lb Italian sausage, 2 ounces salt pork, cut in 1/4-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons extra virgin 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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