Basic Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Basic Meat Sauce Recipe
Ingredients: 2 lbs. lean grnd beef; 2 med. onions, diced; 2 c. minced celery; 1 lg. green pepper, minced; 3 tbsp. salad oil; 3 (15 ounce.) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste; 1/4 pound mushrooms, washed and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs. lean grnd beef
2 med. onions, diced
2 c. minced celery
1 lg. green pepper, minced
3 tbsp. salad oil
3 (15 ounce.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
1/4 pound mushrooms, washed and sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1

In large skillet, saute/fry onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic in salad oil till clear and somewhat golden brown in color.
2

In Dutch oven, brown grnd beef well; drain off excess grease.
3

Add in sauteed mix, seasonings, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and mushrooms.
4

Simmer over low heat for 20-30 min, stirring occasionally.
5

Serve over cooked pasta, or possibly use in lasagna or possibly chili.