Whole30 Classic Minced Meat Sauce
Discover the irresistible flavors of the Whole30 Classic Minced Meat Sauce, a hearty and wholesome recipe that's perfect for your next meal prep or family dinner. Packed with nutritious ingredients like grass-fed ground beef, diced onions, and finely chopped carrots and celery, this sauce delivers a rich texture alongside a robust, herb-infused taste. Slow-simmered crushed tomatoes and a touch of balsamic vinegar add a tangy depth that perfectly complements the savory spices of oregano, basil, and thyme. Entirely Whole30-compliant, sugar-free, and gluten-free, this versatile minced meat sauce pairs beautifully with zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or any healthy base of your choice. Ready in just an hour, this dish is a satisfying way to stay on track with your clean eating journey while indulging in classic comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (grass-fed)
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned all over, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped carrot and celery to the pan, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, roughly 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the minced meat sauce over zucchini noodles or your preferred compliant base. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.0 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2980 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.8 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4153 mg | 88% | |
*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.
