Whole30 Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty, Whole30-compliant Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef! Bursting with bold, savory flavors, this nourishing recipe features grass-fed ground beef simmered in a rich tomato base made with hand-crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. Fragrant garlic and onion sautéed in olive oil create the perfect flavor foundation, while a sprinkle of fresh basil adds a vibrant finish. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome and dairy-free marinara sauce pairs beautifully with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any veggie base of your choice, making it an ideal option for a satisfying, paleo-friendly meal. Healthy, easy, and packed with protein, it's a must-try for anyone embracing Whole30 or clean eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
While the beef is cooking, crush the canned whole tomatoes in a bowl using your hands or a potato masher.
Once the beef is browned, stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve hot over zoodles, spaghetti squash, or your choice of vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*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.
