Low Fat Classic Minced Meat Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinners with this Low Fat Classic Minced Meat Sauce, a healthier take on the beloved comfort food staple. This hearty and flavorful sauce is crafted with extra lean ground beef, a medley of fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and bay leaf, creating a robust yet guilt-free dish. Simmered to perfection with a combination of canned tomatoes and low-sodium beef stock, it boasts rich, savory flavors without unnecessary fats. Ready in just under an hour, this versatile recipe is perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles for a wholesome meal. Whether you're meal prepping or serving up a family dinner, this low-fat meat sauce is the ideal choice for a balanced, delicious option everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Extra lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 stalk Celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 400 g Canned tomatoes, chopped
• 250 ml Beef stock, low sodium
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the extra lean ground beef.

Step 5

Cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned all over, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir the vegetables and the meat together, then add the tomato paste, stirring well to coat everything.

Step 7

Pour in the chopped canned tomatoes and beef stock, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir everything together.

Step 9

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan.

Step 10

Let the sauce simmer gently for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 12

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1741.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1280.3

Total Fat 56.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 380mg	0%
Sodium 2434.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 132.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364.1mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 3942.1mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 41.8%

Carbs: 18.0%