Ingredients for Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
- Butter (not specified in recipe)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Mushrooms (not specified in recipe)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
- Molasses (not specified in recipe; recipe uses 1/4 cup sugar)
- 2 (28 ounce) cans Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Rubbed Sage
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 (15 ounce) can Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese (not specified in recipe for sauce; suggested as topping)
- Parmesan Cheese (not specified in recipe for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup Sugar
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How to Make Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a richer flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
- Stir occasionally and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve over your favorite pasta, use as a pizza topping, or enjoy with crusty bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
92 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
100g
Carbs
11g
