Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef Recipe

Craving a rich, flavorful spaghetti sauce? This homemade recipe delivers! Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be enjoying a delicious, restaurant-quality sauce in under an hour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 310.5 kcal
Protein 51g
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Ingredients for Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef

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How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef

  1. Mince 1 medium onion and 1 green bell pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the minced onion, bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
  4. Sauté the onion and pepper mixture in the hot oil until softened and lightly toasted, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan and brown, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Drain off any excess grease.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 28 ounces (one 28-ounce can) of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Mix well.
  8. Pour the tomato mixture into the pan with the ground beef. Bring to a simmer.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve your delicious homemade spaghetti sauce over your favorite pasta! Garnish with fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

40g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef?

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef?

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef has approximately 310.5 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef?

The key ingredients for Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Ground Beef are Onion, Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce, Bell Pepper, Garlic, Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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