Easy Meat Sauce

Easy Meat Sauce

from spendwithpennies.com
105 min
4 servings

This is an easy and versatile recipe that tastes great on pasta or used to prepare lasagna!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 bay leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, brown ground beef, onions, and garlic. Drain any fat.

  2. 2

    Add in all remaining ingredients. Simmer covered on low for 1-hour stirring occasionally. Remove lid and simmer an additional 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

  3. 3

    Remove bay leaves before serving.