Sweet Beefy Spaghetti Sauce
Rich, hearty, and irresistibly sweet, this Sweet Beefy Spaghetti Sauce is a game-changer for your weeknight dinners! Featuring tender ground beef sautéed with onions and garlic, this sauce builds layers of flavor with crushed tomatoes, a hint of tomato paste, and a unique touch of brown sugar for a delightful sweetness that balances beautifully with dried oregano and basil. Perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, this sauce simmers to perfection, creating a luscious texture and bold taste that's sure to satisfy. Whether served over spaghetti or your favorite pasta, this dish is easy to make in under an hour and delivers comforting, homemade flavors the entire family will love. Don't forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch! Ideal for family meals, meal prepping, or impressing dinner guests, this sweet and savory spaghetti sauce recipe will quickly become a favorite—perfectly suited for lovers of Italian-inspired comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water (or beef broth) to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
Mix in the brown sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or brown sugar if desired.
Once the sauce has thickened to your preference, remove it from the heat.
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 122.5 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2766 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.2 g | ||
| Protein | 86.6 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3420 mg | 73% | |
*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.
