How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade spaghetti sauce with ground beef. It's comforting, flavorful, and a staple in many households. This classic Italian dish brings people together around the dinner table and is perfect for those nights when you want something simple, delicious, and satisfying. Plus, making your own sauce from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and customize it to your liking.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    185 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 931mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 785mg