Vegetarian " Meat " Sauce With Veggie Me Recipe

Name: Vegetarian " Meat " Sauce With Veggie Me
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, sliced very fine and then minced; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 lb vegetarian ground beef; 1 lb vegetarian meatballs; 6 -8 italian vegetarian sausages; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; ½ teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 4 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced very fine and then minced
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 lb vegetarian ground beef
1 lb vegetarian meatballs
6 -8 italian vegetarian sausages
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
4 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F and brown meatballs and sausage for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
2
In large heavy sauce pot, warm olive oil on medium high heat.
3
Saute onions and garlic in the pot until translucent.
4
Add green pepper to pot, and heat until soft.
5
Add vegetarian beef crumbles to the pot, and heat through until starting to brown.
6
Add sausages and meatballs to the pot, and all other remaining ingredients.
7
Mix well.
8
Lower heat to medium, stirring frequently until starting to simmer.
9
Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for at least an hour stirring occasionally, but several hours is fine as well, as the longer you simmer, the more the flavors of the herbs come.
10
Just don't forget to stir from time to time!

481

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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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, sliced very fine and then minced, 1 large yellow onion, diced, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian " Meat " Sauce With Veggie Me 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!

Vegetarian " Meat " Sauce With Veggie Me

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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