Beef & Sweet Italian Sausage Meat Sauce

Serves: 9

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Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil

• 1/2 yellow onion diced (approx. 1/2 cup)

• 3 cloves of garlic minced

• 1/2 lb of 90% lean ground beef

• 1/2 lb of sweet Italian sausage

• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with basil

• 1 cup tomato sauce

• 3 oz tomato paste

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (optional)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon Italian blend seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

• Parmesan rind

 

Instructions

1. Heat your olive oil in a dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat.

2. When the oil is hot, add your diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until the softened and lightly brown.

3. Add your garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

4. Add your ground beef and sweet Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Break up the meat with a spoon and stir every few minutes to get all sides browned.

5. Once the meat has been browned, add your crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, parmesan rind, and all of the seasonings. Stir everything to make sure it's well combined and scrape up any stuck on bits at the bottom of the pot.

6. Put a lid on your pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer your sauce for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until the liquid has reduced to your liking and the flavors have melded together.

 

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Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 143

Total Fat: 7.7 g

Cholesterol: 34.4 mg

Sodium: 519.5 mg

Total Carbs: 9.5 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 3.1 g

Added Sugars: 0 g

Protein: 10.6 g

 

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