Low Carb Classic Minced Meat Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Low Carb Classic Minced Meat Sauce—an effortless blend of hearty ingredients and bold Italian-inspired flavors. Perfectly suited for keto and low-carb lifestyles, this savory sauce combines lean ground beef, aromatic garlic, and onion, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato-base enhanced with dried oregano, basil, and a touch of heat from optional chili flakes. The addition of beef stock creates a velvety texture, while fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness to the finished dish. Ready in under an hour, this highly versatile recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, zucchini noodles, or simply enjoyed as a standalone comforting meal. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 grams ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 unit small onion, finely chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 120 milliliters beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon and cooking until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if necessary.
Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock.
Season with oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
Let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2499 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.2 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2525 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
