Meat Sauce Mix For Pizza, Chili, Soup, Etc. Recipe

Name: Meat Sauce Mix For Pizza, Chili, Soup, Etc.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. vegetable shortening; 2 c. finely chopped celery; 5 lb. ground beef; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 3/8 tsp. instant minced garlic; 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 (14 oz.) bottle hot ketchup or tomato sauce; 4 medium onions, sliced; 2 to 3 chopped carrots; 5 tsp. salt; 1 (14 oz.) bottle ketchup

Servings: persons

1/4 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. finely chopped celery
5 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 3/8 tsp. instant minced garlic
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (14 oz.) bottle hot ketchup or tomato sauce
4 medium onions, sliced
2 to 3 chopped carrots
5 tsp. salt
1 (14 oz.) bottle ketchup

1
Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions, celery, garlic and carrots.
3
Saute until onions are golden.
4
Add ground beef.
5
Stir and cook until meat is browned. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and hot ketchup. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
6
Drain off.
7
Cool.
8
Put into five 1 pint containers, leaving 1/2 inch space at top.
9
Cut through mixture with a knife several times to remove air.
10
Seal and label. Freeze.
11
Use within 3 months.

1575

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

100

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. vegetable shortening, 2 c. finely chopped celery, 5 lb. ground beef, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Meat Sauce Mix For Pizza, Chili, Soup, Etc. falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Meat Sauce Mix For Pizza, Chili, Soup, Etc.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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