Whole30 Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Whole30 Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef. Made with grass-fed beef, aromatic garlic, and sweet onions, this robust sauce simmers to perfection with whole canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil. Enhanced with a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes and finished with fresh basil for a fragrant finish, this recipe is a wholesome, paleo-friendly meal option that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with clean ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for serving over zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any vegetable base for a satisfying and healthy twist on classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
• 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

While the beef is cooking, crush the canned whole tomatoes in a bowl using your hands or a potato masher.

Step 6

Once the beef is browned, stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot over zoodles, spaghetti squash, or your choice of vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1486.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1834.3

Total Fat 144.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 316.9mg	0%
Sodium 3686.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 87.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 408.6mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 3287.2mg	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: 70.8%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 10.3%