Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
28 ounce

tomato sauce

canned

15 ounce

tomato puree

canned

15 ounce

diced tomatoes

canned

2 lb

chili ground beef

1 unit

onion

coarsely chopped

1 unit

bell pepper

coarsely chopped

8 unit

garlic cloves

finely chopped

1 tsp

salt

1 dash

hot sauce

2 tbsp

italian seasoning

1.5 lb

spaghetti

Step 1
~33 min

Brown ground beef and drain off all fat.

Step 2
~33 min

Add onions, bell peppers, and tomato sauce, tomato puree, and diced tomatoes.

Step 3
~33 min

Add salt and hot sauce.

Step 4
~33 min

Simmer for 5 hours. Add a little water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Step 5
~33 min

Add chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1 hour.

Step 6
~33 min

Add Italian seasonings and cook for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 7
~33 min

Refrigerate for one day to enhance the flavors.

Step 8
~33 min

Next day, cook spaghetti.

Step 9
~33 min

Warm the meat sauce and serve hot over spaghetti.

Step 10
~33 min

Alternatively, after browning the ground beef, put all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low all day long.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine during the simmering process.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired level of spiciness.

Using a crock pot will yield very tender meat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Excellent, flavors improve with time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with garlic bread.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad
Green beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple, often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Sunday dinners
Holiday gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Casual gathering
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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