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JoJo's Meat Sauce

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Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine; optional
  • 1- 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1- 14 oz can beef broth
  • 1- 24 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 small handful of sugar, about 1/4 cup
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil for topping

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil in a large pot over medium/high heat.
  • Add in the onions with a sprinkle of salt and cook for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cool for about a minute being careful not to brown the garlic.
  • Add in the ground beef and cook until the meet is just cooked through, season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain excess fat if there is a lot in the pan.
  • Stir in the wine and allow the alcohol to cook off for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the dried herbs and the tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the tomato paste.
  • Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and stir in the fresh parsley. Add additional seasonings as needed.
  • Simmer for 2-3 hours stirring every so often.
Author: Maria Provenzano