Tangy Meat Sauce Recipe

Tangy Meat Sauce Recipe
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100% would make again

This is the best meat sauce I’ve ever tried. It’s economical, timely and absolutely delicious. I often prepare batches for new moms because it can be kept in the freezer for future meals. Try it with ground chicken instead of beef, if you prefer. –Adalia Schweitzer, Hamilton, Ontario

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  • 3 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

  • Crumble beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently; drain.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, salt, basil and oregano. Cover and microwave at 70% power for 6-8 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serve with spaghetti. Yield: 3 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 235 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 1,138 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Tangy Meat Sauce published in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p35

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Reviewed on May. 15, 2009 by kristenr

I love this recipe. It's so easy and it's so nice to know what actually is in it as opposed to premade sauces.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by merry2

This is great, I substituted Splenda for the sugar and crushed tomatoes for the tomato sauce and we love it. I use it over spaghetti squash instead of the pasta because I am diabetic and it is really great. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Kelli F.

This is really good, so much better than plain spagetti sauce. I used a can of crushed tomatoes, because I didn't have tomato sauce. It worked well, but I had to add a little water. I will definately be making this again.

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