Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce Recipe

Craving a rich, hearty meat sauce bursting with flavor? This recipe skips the carrots and celery, focusing on pure, unadulterated meaty deliciousness! Perfect for pasta, lasagna, or spooning over your favorite dish. Get ready for a flavor explosion that'll have you coming back for more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 728 kcal
Protein 97g
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Ingredients for Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce

  • 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
  • Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Mushrooms
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • Molasses
  • 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
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • 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

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  5. 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!
  6. Stir occasionally and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce?

Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce takes about 160 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 140 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce?

Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce has approximately 728 calories per serving, with about 97 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 70 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce?

The key ingredients for Bigfatmomma's Slow Cooked Meat Sauce are Ground Beef, Butter, Olive Oil, Mushrooms, Onion, Garlic. See the full list with measurements above.

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