Meat Sauce Recipe

Meat Sauce Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Ground Beef

   In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet with the beef. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings

   Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. If using, pour in the red wine.

5. 5

   Simmer the Sauce

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a deeper flavor, simmer for up to 1 hour.

6. 6

   Serve

   Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve over your favorite pasta or use in lasagna.