Keto Rich Ground Meat Sauce

Satisfy your cravings for a hearty, keto-friendly meal with this rich ground meat sauce that’s bursting with flavor and low in carbs. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, aromatic garlic, and a rich tomato base enhanced by a splash of red wine, this sauce is slow-simmered to perfection for a thick, velvety texture. A touch of dried herbs and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes add layers of complexity, while optional Parmesan cheese gives it a creamy finish. Serve this robust sauce over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or your favorite keto base for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Perfect for meal prep or family meals, this recipe is a must-try for anyone on a low-carb lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 5

Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount for flavor.

Step 6

Pour in the red wine and deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium, and add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Simmer the sauce uncovered on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Step 10

If using, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce for added richness.

Step 11

Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves.

Step 12

Serve hot over your choice of zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or another keto-friendly base.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1492.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2626.4

Total Fat 185.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.6mg	0%
Sodium 4232.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 166.7g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 1001.7mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 3075.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 7.9%