Here’s a rich, hearty beef spaghetti sauce that tastes like it simmered all day 🍝🔥
🍝 Classic Beef Spaghetti Sauce
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
- ½–1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup water or beef broth
Optional upgrades:
- ½ cup grated carrot (adds natural sweetness)
- ¼ cup red wine (adds depth)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2️⃣ Build Flavor
- Stir in tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- (Optional) Add red wine and simmer 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Add Tomatoes & Seasoning
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
- Stir well.
4️⃣ Simmer
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cover partially and simmer 20–40 minutes (longer = richer flavor).
- Stir occasionally.
If sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water.
🍝 Serve With
- Cooked spaghetti (salt your pasta water well)
- Fresh grated parmesan
- A drizzle of olive oil
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Simmer at least 30 minutes for best flavor
✔ Add a small knob of butter at the end for silkiness
✔ Let leftovers sit overnight — it tastes even better the next day
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow-cooker beef spaghetti sauce
- A thick “Sunday gravy” style version
- Or a healthy lean version
Just tell me which one you prefer 😊
