Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (85 to 90% lean)
  • ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • ½ cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (or tomato puree)

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage. Immediately use a spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces. Cook and stir for about 5 to 6 minutes until browned and most of the moisture has evaporated.
  • Add in onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until the onion is tender.
  • Add the wine. Stir and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the liquid evaporates.
  • Add tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for at least 30 minutes to an hour. The longer the sauce simmers, the more tender the meat will be and the more flavorful the sauce.
  • Adjust the consistency with water or beef stock if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.