Hearty Meat Sauce: Your New Favorite!
Meat sauce: Master this rich and savory classic recipe. Perfect for a comforting family meal, it simmers to perfection with deep flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 lbs ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- 1 green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup dry red wine
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and let them soften for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook and crumble it for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Drain excess grease. Add the wine and use a silicone spatula to “clean” the pot with the liquid. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until just a little liquid remains and the alcohol smell is gone.
- Add the seasonings, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and sugar. Toss to evenly coat the beef.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, or until desired thickness and consistency is obtained. Stir occasionally throughout cooking to lift any meat that settles to the bottom.
- Serve with pasta of choice.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.