Southern-Style Meat Sauce

Southern-Style Meat Sauce

This Southern spaghetti meat sauce recipe is my Mom’s brainchild, and it’s been my favorite since I was three years old! Great for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti noodles, and serve with a salad and garlic bread.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
9

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 4 tablespoons dried basil leaves
  • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons salt

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large plot. Add onions and simmer on medium heat until semi-soft; stir in garlic. Be careful not to burn. Add ground beef and cook until all pink is gone; drain.

Step 2
In the pot with drained beef, gently stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Mix in oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, bay leaves, and salt; bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer for about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336
Calories
19g
Fat
21g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 25%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol61mg 20%
Sodium2562mg 111%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars13g
Protein22g
Vitamin C19mg 94%
Calcium108mg 8%
Iron6mg 32%
Potassium1104mg 23%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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