Meat Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Measure Ingredients
Gather all the remaining ingredients and measure the quantities needed for the sauce.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Cook the Meat
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Add Wine (Optional)
If using, pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the wine has mostly evaporated.
- 6
Combine with Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to incorporate.
- 8
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over your favorite pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves as garnish.