Low Fat Rich Ground Meat Sauce
Indulge in the savory goodness of this Low Fat Rich Ground Meat Sauce—your ultimate solution for a healthy, hearty, comfort meal! Packed with lean ground beef and nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients with bold flavors. The sauce is simmered to perfection with aromatic garlic, herbs like oregano and basil, and a touch of low sodium beef broth for an irresistibly rich and velvety texture. This easy-to-make dish takes only 15 minutes of preparation and can be enjoyed over pasta or as a flavorful lasagna filling. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions, this low-fat recipe delivers all the comfort of a classic meat sauce without the guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, finely grated carrot
- 1 medium, finely chopped celery stalk
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 240 ml low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the carrot, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned completely with no pink remaining, about 6-7 minutes.
Mix in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, combining with the meat.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine all ingredients together.
Add oregano, basil, the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve over your choice of pasta or use as a filling for lasagna, and enjoy your low-fat rich ground meat sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.2 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2755 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 121.0 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4020 mg | 86% | |
*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.
