All-Purpose Meat Sauce
A classic meat sauce with a variety of uses. Enjoy over grains, vegetables, or with beans. Opt for leaner ground beef to make it more heart healthy.
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Serves12 (1/2 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Directions
- Brown meat, onions and garlic in a skillet. Drain fat.
- Stir in oats.
- Add tomato sauce, green pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Recipe Tips
The oats in this recipe help to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
All-Purpose Meat Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1/2 cup eachg)
Calories 123
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 34mg
11%
Sodium 251mg
10%
Potassium 299mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
22%
Vitamin A
5%
Vitamin C
9%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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