Ingredients
2
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
4
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1/2
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1
can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
2
cans (28 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1
cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
Preparation
In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Reduce heat to medium; add onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Continue to cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is softened. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Serve over pasta, if desired.
To freeze: Cover and refrigerate sauce 30 to 40 minutes. Divide sauce among four 1-quart freezer containers; freeze up to 2 months. To use: Place frozen sauce container in large bowl filled with hot water about 5 minutes or until sauce can be slid out of container into saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is heated through. Use as desired.
