Why choose this meat sauce? It's not only lip-smacking delicious but also versatile and easy...And guess what? I've tirelessly refined this recipe numerous times to guarantee it's the most outstanding option out there
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword best meat sauce, best spaghetti sauce, meat sauce, spaghetti sauce
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Author April Boller Wright
Ingredients
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
1lb ground beef chuckUse 80% fat
1 cup yellow onions diced
1tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup water
2tbsp tomato paste I used Cento brand
28oz can crushed tomatoesHunts brand
1/4tsp beef baseI used Better than Bouillon beef base
1/2tbsp dried oregano
3/4tsp garlic powderor more for taste
3/4 tsp onion powderor more for taste
1/4tsp crushed red peppers or more for taste
1tbsp fresh basil
1bay leaf
1 1/2tsp granulated white sugar Or up to 1 tbsp or more for taste (this helps to balance the flavor of the tomato sauce)
2tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2tsp salt This is an estimate. I usually add a bit more.
1/2tsp pepper or more for taste
16ozbox of spaghetti cooked al dente and drained
Instructions
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and ground beef. Cook until it's no longer pink. Add minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the water, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Better than Bouillon Beef Base, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, bay leaf, butter, sugar, salt and pepper to the pot.
Mix well and cover with a tight fitted lid. Cook for about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like. Serve hot over spaghetti. Enjoy!
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Notes
Ground beef:
I used chuck ground beef 80%.
Meat Sauce:
I used Hunts tomato sauce Recipe was slightly updated 3/11/2022