Recipe credit
University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing staff
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 15-ounce jars spaghetti sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic (or garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1-2 cups chopped vegetables
Directions
- Brown meat thoroughly, making sure there is no pink color left in the meat or juices.
- Drain any excess fat from meat. Rinse with hot water.
- Combine drained meat with onion, spaghetti sauce, water, and spices. Add vegetables. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Simmer 20-30 minutes or until desired consistency.
- Refrigerate or freeze leftover sauce in 1-cup portions.
Tips and variations
- Leave the salt and add more garlic or herbs for more flavor.
- Add 2 cans of kidney beans and 2 teaspoons of chili powder to 2 cups of meat sauce to make easy chili.
- For sloppy joes, add 1 tablespoon each of vinegar, brown sugar, and 3/4 cup ketchup to 2 cups of meat sauce.
- Cook once and eat twice. This is a great way to use leftovers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator immediately.
Nutritional info
Calories
179
Total fat
6.1 g
Saturated fat
2.2 g
Cholesterol
48 mg
Sodium
381 mg
Total carbohydrates
11.8 g
Dietary fiber
2 g
Protein
19.8 g
Total sugar
7.8 g
