Whole30 Ground Meat with Tomato Sauce
Satisfy your craving for a hearty, homemade meal with this Whole30 Ground Meat with Tomato Sauce recipe—an easy, family-friendly dish that's as flavorful as it is nutritious. Made with either ground beef or turkey, aromatic garlic and onion, and a medley of Italian-inspired spices like oregano and basil, this dish simmers gently in a robust, no-sugar-added tomato sauce. The addition of fresh parsley as a garnish provides a burst of freshness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and complements a Whole30 meal plan seamlessly. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed veggies for a wholesome, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal that's both satisfying and compliant with your health goals. Keywords like "Whole30 dinner," "ground meat recipes," and "healthy tomato sauce" make this a recipe you'll return to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Once the meat is cooked, drain any excess fat if necessary. Stir in salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and add the tomato paste. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or over a bed of cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 4698 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.7 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3169 mg | 67% | |
*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.
