canned Meat Sauce

Here’s a simple recipe for Canned Meat Sauce with Weight Watchers points included:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (no added sugar or salt)
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce (no added sugar or salt)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
2. Sauté veggies: Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add tomatoes and seasoning: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally.
5. Serve or can: Once cooked, you can either serve the sauce immediately or follow proper canning procedures if you want to store it for later.

Serving Size:

• Makes 8 servings (about 1/2 cup per serving).