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Classic Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Classic Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

“This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)”
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  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.