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Healthy Homemade Meat Sauce Recipe

This Healthy Homemade Meat Sauce is simple, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights! It's made only a few simple ingredients like ground beef, organic whole peeled tomatoes, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs.
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Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 381 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan
  • 1 Immersion Blender You can also use a regular blender or food processor for the whole peeled tomatoes.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pounds Ground Beef
  • 28 Ounces Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Pureed I use an immersion blender to puree the tomatoes.
  • 1 Sweet Onion, Diced
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil, Roughly Chopped
  • ½ Cup Fresh Parsley, Roughly Chopped
  • ½-1 Cup Coconut Milk I used full fat coconut milk. Add more if you like a creamier sauce.
  • 4-6 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2+½ Teaspoons Salt About 1 teaspoon for the ground beef and 1+½ teaspoons for the sauce.
  • ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating a large skillet to medium heat. Then add in the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon or a meat masher.
  • When the meat is starting to brown, add in the diced onion, minced garlic, and about 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until onions are translucent.
  • Then add in the purred whole peeled tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato paste, chopped basil, chopped parsley, 1+½ teaspoons of salt, and red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
  • Stir well and cover. Simmer on a low heat for 30-60 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over your favorite gluten-free pasta or vegetable noodles!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • When adding gluten-free pasta into sauce, just note that it will absorb some of the liquid. I always cook my pasta a little al dente, so it doesn't get soggy. You can also keep it in a separate container with a little olive oil to prevent it from sticking.
  • The longer you simmer the sauce, the more flavorful it will be! I usually let mine cook for 30-60 minutes.
  • Because this recipe makes a large batch, you can freeze half for a rainy day! It's easy to reheat on the stovetop.
  • If you're looking for a good gluten-free pasta option, my favorite pasta brand is Jovial! They make brown rice pasta in a variety of shapes!

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover meat sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container!
** See full post for more information and step by step photos!
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