Secret Spaghetti Sauce - Master Cookbook Recipe # 87

Name: Secret Spaghetti Sauce - Master Cookbook Recipe # 87
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef (ground chuck); 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 8 oz. jar marinated Italian mushrooms, chopped; 1 Tbsp of the juice from the marinated mushroom jar; 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 Tbsp salad blend seasoning (no-salt type); 1 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp black pepper; 28 oz. can diced tomatoes; 6 oz. can tomato paste; 1 Tbsp beef bouillon granules mixed with 1 cup hot water

The secret is in the marinated mushrooms! This sauce is hearty, savory, and even better the next day.”, Tammy

This is recipe #87 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 1 hr 15 min Total time: 1 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

The Meat & Produce:
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef (ground chuck)
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
The "Secret" Ingredients:
8 oz. jar marinated Italian mushrooms, chopped
1 Tbsp of the juice from the marinated mushroom jar
Seasonings:
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp salad blend seasoning (no-salt type)
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp black pepper
The Sauce Base:
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 Tbsp beef bouillon granules mixed with 1 cup hot water

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salad blend seasoning until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Brown the Beef: Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and brown the ground chuck until no pink remains. Drain the excess grease (do not rinse the meat).
Combine: Add the sautéed vegetables back into the skillet with the beef. Stir in the diced tomatoes.
Whisk & Add Liquid: In a 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together the tomato paste and the beef bouillon water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet.
Final Seasoning: Add the salt, pepper, chopped marinated mushrooms, mushroom juice, and sugar.
Slow Simmer: Cover the pan and simmer on low for 1 hour. This allows all those "secret" flavors to meld together perfectly.
Serve: Ladle over your favorite spaghetti noodles.

Notes

Tammy’s Tip: If you have the time, make this a day in advance! Letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight allows the seasonings to really soak into the meat and mushrooms for an even deeper flavor.