Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Rich and savory flavors create a symphony in this Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef. The aroma as it simmers on the stove is simply divine.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped small, about 1 cup
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 16 ounce can tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes OPTIONAL
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped OPTIONAL
- freshly grated Parmesan for serving OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the ground beef in a large deep sized skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease, if necessary, and add the onion and garlic to the pan. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 30-60 minutes until the sauce thickens. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan before serving, if desired.
Notes
If you have Italian seasoning mix on hand, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of the mix for the oregano and basil in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 1098mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 803IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 6mg