Meat Sauce with Red Wine (Print Version)
Savory meat sauce with tomatoes, wine, and herbs brings comfort and depth to your favorite pasta dishes.
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Base
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 pounds ground beef
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 green bell pepper, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 cup dry red wine
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6 ounces tomato paste
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons hot sauce
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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28 ounces crushed tomatoes
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14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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2 whole bay leaves
→ Herbs and Seasonings
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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2 teaspoons mustard powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 pinches red pepper flakes
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
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Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, add beef to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
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Add minced garlic and finely diced green bell pepper to the beef. Continue cooking for 3 minutes until the vegetables are fragrant and tender.
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Drain excess fat from the pot. Pour in dry red wine and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing alcohol to evaporate until only a small amount of liquid remains.
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Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, granulated sugar, dried parsley, dried basil, mustard powder, salt, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the beef mixture.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, and add bay leaves. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally, ensuring no meat settles on the bottom, until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
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Remove bay leaves and discard. Serve hot with pasta or garlic bread as desired.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, allow sauce to simmer longer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Using a combination of crushed and diced tomatoes gives the sauce robust texture.