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A pot of beefy pizza sauce with peppers beside it filled with sauce.
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Beefy Pizza Sauce

Thick and hearty pizza sauce that is filled with tons of beef.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pizza sauce
Servings: 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef.
  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes, 791 ml each
  • 2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic to oil and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat until beef is cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the canned tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1½-2 hours on medium-low, stirring ocassionally.
  • The sauce is ready when it has thickened and is no longer watery.