Tini'S Homemade Sauce Recipe

Name: Tini'S Homemade Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Ground Beef (grass-fed is best, but not necessary); 1 Onion (I prefer Vidalias, but any large onion will work) - chopped; 3 cloves Garlic - minced; 2 cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes (I prefer organic) - 28-32 ounce cans; 2 cans Tomato Sauce (I prefer organic) - 15 ounce cans; 2 cans Tomato Paste (I prefer organic) - 6 ounce cans; 2 tablespoons Oregano; 2 tablespoons Basil; 1 teaspoon Thyme; 1/2 teaspoon Salt and Pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tablespoon Sugar (to taste, i err on the side of a bit more) -- Can substitute Stevia or Agave

Servings: persons

3 pounds Ground Beef (grass-fed is best, but not necessary)
1 Onion (I prefer Vidalias, but any large onion will work) - chopped
3 cloves Garlic - minced
2 cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes (I prefer organic) - 28-32 ounce cans
2 cans Tomato Sauce (I prefer organic) - 15 ounce cans
2 cans Tomato Paste (I prefer organic) - 6 ounce cans
2 tablespoons Oregano
2 tablespoons Basil
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Salt and Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoon Sugar (to taste, i err on the side of a bit more) -- Can substitute Stevia or Agave

1
Brown Ground Beef
2
Chop Onion and Garlic
3
Sautee Onion and Garlic with butter
4
In a large cooking pot combine all tomatoes and spices.
5
Drain Ground Beef and add to tomato mixture.
6
Add Onion and Garlic to Tomato Mixture
7
Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours (a little longer is better). Stir every 15ish minutes so that the bottom doesn't burn.
8
This can be made ahead and frozen. I freeze individual portions in a Ziplock bag (one large laden full for each portion).

1073

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Ground Beef (grass-fed is best, but not necessary), 1 Onion (I prefer Vidalias, but any large onion will work) - chopped, 3 cloves Garlic - minced, 2 cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes (I prefer organic) - 28-32 ounce cans, and more.

Yes, Tini'S Homemade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tini'S Homemade Sauce

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