Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

This was so good and easy to put together.  I did not let it simmer for the full hour (I believe I only did it for 40 minutes) and it was still delicious.  And the kids loved it too.  Serve over cooked whole wheat pasta.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/158140/spaghetti-sauce-with-ground-beef/print/?recipeType=Recipe&servings=8

Recipe By:Hank's Mom
"This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)"

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
  2. 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.