Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef Recipe
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Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

By: Hank's Mom 
"This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (189)

What to Drink?
Wine Types of Wine: Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 185 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by hironda   view full review
I have used this for years. I have played around with it a little and found that a teaspoon of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by faa03713   view full review
I love this recipe and it has become my favorite with a couple of small changes. I like my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by elinor3   view full review
This recipe was very easy and tasty. It's a really hearty sauce and next time I'll add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by glenda   view full review
We used this recipe for a benefit where we fed over 400 people, everyone enjoyed it. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by latsyrc   view full review
Five stars for a quick, easy, delicious recipe! I DID use 1 1/2 lbs beef and a large can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by BABALOL2   view full review
This would be a great recipe if you left the peppers out. Otherwise it is perfect
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by suelovestocook   view full review
I absolutely loved this spaghetti sauce and so did my father and brother. I used "Italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by lindy   view full review
I followed the recipe as is and my husband and I loved it! I usually use a seasoning packet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by drudown   view full review
i also omit the peppers. i also add one bay leaf. its a very good sauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by Chaz   view full review
Oh my God that was good thank you. Next time I will add another half pound of meat and some...

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