For a deeper flavor, brown the ground beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as diced onions, carrots, or zucchini. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the sauce after simmering. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Hearty Meat Sauce
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS24
A rich and comforting meat sauce, reminiscent of cherished family meals. Its robust flavors and hearty texture make it the perfect accompaniment to your favorite pasta, transforming any weeknight dinner into a special occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Cholesterol39 mg
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Fiber8 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium1111 mg
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Sugar25 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
8 mins
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. (8-10 minutes)
02
Step
0 mins
Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
03
Step
1 mins
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant. (about 1 minute)
04
Step
5 mins
Stir in diced yellow and red bell peppers and cook until slightly softened. (about 5 minutes)
05
Step
1 mins
Pour in marinara sauce and add diced tomatoes, chopped mushrooms, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06
Step
30 mins
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
07
Step
1 mins
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
08
Step
0 mins
Serve hot over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
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Adrian Robel
Jun 11, 2025Great recipe! I doubled it and froze half for later.
Santiago Hirthe
Jun 2, 2025I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. I like to add a splash of red wine to the sauce while it simmers.
Beulah Collins
Apr 10, 2025This sauce is amazing! My family loved it. I added a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
Felix Schmidt
Mar 14, 2025So easy and delicious! I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef, and it was fantastic.