Versatile Tomato Sauce Recipe

Versatile Tomato Sauce Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound pepperoni sausage, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until caramelized; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until almost browned. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, combine tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes; bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir pepperoni, ground beef mixture and green peppers into sauce; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Stir in mushrooms, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, oregano and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve.