Recipe: Southern Style Meat Sauce ๐
Description:
This Southern Style Meat Sauce recipe is a delightful deviation from the ordinary, captivating the taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. The secret lies in allowing it to simmer for a generous 6 1/2 hours, followed by an overnight stint in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld into a harmonious symphony of taste. Created through experimentation and perfected through family approval, this recipe promises to be a standout dish on your dining table.
- Cook Time: 30 hours and 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 31 hours and 15 minutes
- Serves: Variable
Ingredients:
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can tomato puree
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 8 fresh garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Italian seasonings, to taste
- 1-2 packets of spaghetti
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1075.5
- Fat: 36.7g
- Saturated Fat: 13.8g
- Cholesterol: 154.2mg
- Sodium: 2048.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 123.8g
- Fiber: 11.5g
- Sugar: 22.3g
- Protein: 63.3g
Keywords:
Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Winter, Spicy, Savory, Weeknight, Stove Top
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown ground beef, draining off all fat. | |
| 2 | Add onions, bell peppers, and tomato products. | |
| 3 | Season with salt and hot sauce, then simmer for 5 hours until the mixture thickens. | 5 hours |
| 4 | Stir in chopped garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1 hour. | 1 hour |
| 5 | Sprinkle Italian seasonings over the sauce and let it marinate for 30 minutes. | 30 minutes |
| 6 | Refrigerate the sauce overnight to intensify the flavors. | Overnight |
| 7 | The next day, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. | |
| 8 | Warm the meat sauce and serve hot over the cooked spaghetti. |
Additional Tip: For a hands-off approach, use a crock pot after browning the ground beef. Simply add all ingredients to the crock pot and cook on low heat all day long for a tender, flavorful result.
This Southern Style Meat Sauce is a testament to the joy of experimentation in the kitchen, resulting in a dish that’s both comforting and satisfying. Whether it’s a cozy winter night or a busy weeknight, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser every time!
