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Big-Batch Beef Sauce Recipe

"I prepare this beef mixture on weekends when I have a little more time," relates Debbie Hodge of Kitscoty, Alberta. "Having it in the freezer is a real time-saver during the week and a great way to serve unexpected guests." She uses the versatile sauce to get a head start on casseroles, stews and several swift suppers she shares here.

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Big-Batch Beef Sauce Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1 hour

Yield: 18-20 Servings

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Ingredients

4 pounds ground beef
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4 medium onions, chopped
5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained, optional
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onions, celery and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cool.
Transfer to freezer bags or containers, about 2 cups in each. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Yield: about 15 cups total.

Leftover: Weekday Chili

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 437 calories, 21 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 1,271 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 43 g protein.

Originally published as Big-Batch Beef Sauce in Quick Cooking May/June 2000, p14

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.

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Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2012 by markjanelle

When this was printed in Taste of Home, it gave 3 or 4 recipe ideas of what you can make with this beef. For some reason I can't find those online. But this is a great recipe! I freeze several bags then have a quick headstart on tacos (love this recipe way better than ground beef + taco seas and this is much healthier), meat sauce for pasta or lasagna. I wasn't thrilled with the chili recipe though. Well worth the initial time investment of cooking all that meat.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by jsmcswain

great recipe starter! I've tried it for tacos, spaghetti sauce, lasagna sauce and chili. All are excellent!! and the sauce freezes well!

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by jsmcswain

great recipe!! I've made it several times and love the sauce to use for chili, spaghetti sauce, lasagna sauce and tacos! Such a time saver!!

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by jsmcswain

great recipe!! I've made it several times and love the sauce to use for chili, spaghetti sauce, lasagna sauce and tacos! Such a time saver!!