Homemade Meat Sauce

Name: Homemade Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1½ pounds ground beef; 1 large onion (chopped); 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste); ¼ cup red wine; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can); 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

This hearty Homemade Meat Sauce is rich, savory, and simmered to perfection with ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of red wine. Perfect for spaghetti night, lasagna layering, or stashing in the freezer for a busy weeknight.

Updated at: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:41:27 GMT