Whole30 Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Whole30 Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef. Made from wholesome, nutrient-packed ingredients like grass-fed ground beef, crushed tomatoes with no added sugar, and a medley of classic Italian seasonings, this robust sauce is simmered to perfection for a rich and satisfying taste. Perfectly suited for Whole30 or paleo lifestyles, this tomato-based sauce pairs beautifully with zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or your favorite compliant base. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy option packed with protein and bold flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is sure to become a clean-eating favorite in your weekly meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (grass-fed, if possible)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (no added sugar)
- 1 cup Beef broth (Whole30-compliant)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon while cooking, and continue until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to enhance its flavor.
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover partially with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve over cooked spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or your favorite Whole30-friendly base. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3281 mg | 70% | |
*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.
