Basic Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1 medium onion, finely chopped 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 

1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 

1/4 cup tomato paste 

1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice 

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes and juice, breaking up tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until thickened and saucy, 45 to 60 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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