Big Batch Beef Sauce
Drescription
A large quantity of rich, slow-simmered beef tomato sauce, great for pasta dishes or freezing for future meals.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds ground beef
- 4 medium onions, chopped
- 5 celery ribs, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 (4.5 ounce) jars sliced mushrooms, drained (optional) 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onions, celery and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cool. Transfer to freezer bags or containers, about 2 cups in each. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
