The Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

The Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

from whiskitrealgud.com
40 min

This spaghetti sauce with ground beef is rich, hearty, sweet and savory flavor. It's sure to please your entire family. The delicious meat sauce is made with a blend of fresh herbs, crushed tomatoes, juicy ground beef and seasoned to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef chuck (Use 80% fat )
  • 1 cup yellow onions (diced )
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (I used Cento brand )
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (Hunts brand )
  • 1/4 tsp beef base (I used Better than Bouillon beef base )
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder (or more for taste )
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder (or more for taste )
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red peppers (or more for taste )
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated white sugar (Or up to 1 tbsp or more for taste (this helps to balance the flavor of the tomato sauce))
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt (This is an estimate. I usually add a bit more.)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (or more for taste )
  • 16 oz box of spaghetti (cooked al dente and drained )

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and ground beef. Cook until it's no longer pink. Add minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add the water, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Better than Bouillon Beef Base, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, bay leaf, butter, sugar, salt and pepper to the pot.

  3. 3

    Mix well and cover with a tight fitted lid. Cook for about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like. Serve hot over spaghetti. Enjoy!