The Best Meat Sauce Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Meat Sauce Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Chopped; 1 whole Bell Pepper (any Color), Chopped; 1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef; 2 pinches Salt; 2 pinches Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Paprika; 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil; 2 cans Italian Or Peeled Tomatoes; 6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste; 1 cup Dry Red Wine; 4 whole Bay Leaves; 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Ketchup; 1/4 whole Jalapeno Or Serrano, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Mushrooms, Sliced

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Chopped
1 whole Bell Pepper (any Color), Chopped
1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef
2 pinches Salt
2 pinches Pepper
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Paprika
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
2 cans Italian Or Peeled Tomatoes
6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
1 cup Dry Red Wine
4 whole Bay Leaves
1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1/4 whole Jalapeno Or Serrano, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Mushrooms, Sliced

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Saute onions and bell pepper in olive oil in a large saucepan (I use a stock pot to avoid any spillage).
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Add ground beef.
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Cover in salt and pepper, mix, and cover again in salt and pepper.
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Cover surface in chili powder, mix and repeat.
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Cover surface in paprika, mix and repeat.
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Add the rest of the ingredients.
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Mix well, and add a little water if necessary (I usually dont need to).
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Simmer on medium-low heat for a least an hour, stirring occasionally.
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Serve with the same wine you put in the sauce, over any hearty pasta.
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NOTE: Since palm full is not a unit here and you cant just specify an ingredient without a unit, Im guesstimating how much chili powder, paprika, basil, and oregano to use.
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Just cover the surface and stir for the first two, and for the second two, you want about a palm full.

304

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Chopped, 1 whole Bell Pepper (any Color), Chopped, 1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef, and more.

Yes, The Best Meat Sauce Ever 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!

The Best Meat Sauce Ever

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