Easy Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 bay leaves

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pot, brown ground beef, onions, and garlic. Drain any fat.

2. 2

   Add in all remaining ingredients. Simmer covered on low for 1-hour stirring occasionally. Remove lid and simmer an additional 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

3. 3

   Remove bay leaves before serving.