Paleo Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Rich, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Paleo Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef is the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Made with a medley of fresh vegetables like carrot, celery, and onion, and seasoned with aromatic spices including oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this savory sauce delivers layers of comfort and depth. Simmered to perfection with ground beef, diced tomatoes, and a splash of beef broth, it creates a luscious, thick texture that's ideal for pairing with zucchini noodles or your favorite Paleo-friendly pasta. Ready in under an hour, this paleo-friendly recipe is not only dairy-free and gluten-free but also completely satisfying—perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium celery stalk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 10

Chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce just before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot over zucchini noodles or any Paleo-approved pasta alternative. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1784.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1523.0

Total Fat 111.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4530.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.7g
Protein 89.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 444.3mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 3607.7mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 14.1%