Recipe Details

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

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This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!) Serve over any variety of hot cooked pasta.

Ingredients


  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

 

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.

  3. Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  4. Serve hot and enjoy!