Mama Braun's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Mama Braun's Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 pounds ground beef (or 10 lb ground beef and 5 lb ground lamb); 2 quarts chicken necks and backs, boiled down; 9 pounds onions unpeeled; 2 quarts beef stock prefer veal stock if possible; 4 1/2 quarts sweet bell peppers blended; 3 gallons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 pounds mushrooms; 223 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon oregano

Servings: persons

1
Fill two 5-gallon pots with equal portions of ground beef (or beef and lamb) and scramble over high heat until well-done.
2
Blend onions and add to meat, along with beef juice.
3
Blend bell peppers and add to meat.
4
Add tomato paste and cut heat from high (boiling) to simmer.
5
Add salt, mushrooms, blended chicken meat, sugar, and oregano.
6
This should be let to simmer for half a day to a full day.
7
When finished, can freeze basic sauce in jars or ziploc bags.
8
TO SERVE SAUCE: Thaw 1 1/2 quart container of sauce (four servings).
9
Peel and sliver 4 garlic cloves into blender; add 1 cup wine (use sherry or burgundy) and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, blend.
10
Add to sauce and heat until ready.

48098

kcal

Calories

342

Fat

11265

Carbs

328

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 pounds ground beef (or 10 lb ground beef and 5 lb ground lamb), 2 quarts chicken necks and backs, boiled down, 9 pounds onions unpeeled, 2 quarts beef stock prefer veal stock if possible, and more.

Yes, Mama Braun's Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama Braun's Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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