Classic Two-Meat Sauce (Print Version)
A deep-flavored tomato sauce with sausage, beef, and a medley of tomatoes. Simmer it slowly – it's worth every bite!
# Ingredients:
→ Meats
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 pound spicy Italian sausage
→ Vegetables & Herbs
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5 minced garlic cloves
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1 large diced sweet onion
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1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley
→ Tomato Base
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15 ounces of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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28 ounces of crushed tomatoes
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12 ounces of tomato paste
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1/2 cup of beef or chicken broth
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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2 teaspoons dried Italian herb mix
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
# Steps:
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In a big pot on medium-high, cook the ground beef and sausage. Break it apart as it cooks, then toss in the onions and garlic. Keep cooking until the meats are browned. Get rid of any extra grease.
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Turn the heat down to medium. Mix in the parsley, sugar, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Stir everything completely.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes, roasted diced tomatoes, and broth. Stir it around to combine well.
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Get the mixture to a light simmer. Lower the heat and let it cook gently for at least an hour—or even better, leave it for 3-4 hours to really bring out the flavors.
# Helpful Notes:
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A pinch of sugar cuts down the sharpness of tomatoes.
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Cooking it longer makes the flavors richer.