- 4
- Average
- 10 mins
- 180 mins
- Average budget
4/5
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. 80/20 ground beef OR 90/10 ground beef
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 6 oz. water
- 1 24 oz. jar tomato puree
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- Pinch of dried oregano
- Pinch of onion powder
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Handful of fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
In a large stockpot, saute garlic until soft and fragrant in 2 tbsp. of olive oil, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Throw your meat in with the garlic and brown until meat has been thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Pour in the tomato paste, tomato puree, and seasoning, including the fresh basil. Stir to mix well. With the 6 oz. can from the tomato paste, fill that with water and pour it in the stockpot as well.
Step 4
Let mixture simmer for 2 or more hours (the longer the better, but minimum 2 hours), stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Serve hot over fresh pasta.
To freeze, place in air-tight container or jar once sauce has cooled to room temperature.