homemade spaghetti sauce with ground beef
This homemade spaghetti sauce with ground beef is a rich and satisfying dish packed with hearty flavors. It's an easy spaghetti sauce recipe that's perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium 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
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Start by prepping all your ingredients—chop the onions, mince the garlic, and dice the bell pepper.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the veggies are soft. Drain any excess grease.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the saucepan and let the spaghetti sauce cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- After an hour, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over your favorite pasta and enjoy!