Mom’s Best Healthy Meat Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Mom's Best Healthy Meat Sauce - A hearty meat sauce recipe that's perfect for a comforting family dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 - 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef or 1 -1 1/2 lb ground turkey
	1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
	1 small onion , diced
	1 medium green bell pepper , diced
	1 package sliced white mushrooms
	2 garlic cloves , minced ( can also use garlic powder )
	1 jar pasta sauce ( I like Classico Tomato & Basil )
	1 bottle chili sauce ( I prefer Heinz )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

356

Sugar

10g

Fat

18g

Mom's Best Healthy Meat Sauce is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations of home cooks. This hearty meat sauce recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner any night of the week. It's made with lean ground beef or turkey, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and sliced mushrooms, all simmered together with pasta and chili sauces for a rich, savory sauce that's perfect for pasta or rice. This recipe is a great way to come together with family and enjoy a delicious meal that will warm everyone's hearts and stomachs.

Instructions

1.	Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the diced onions and bell peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onions are translucent.
3.	Add the ground beef or turkey, and cook until browned.
4.	Add garlic cloves and sliced mushrooms, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5.	Add the jar of pasta sauce and chili sauce, and stir well to combine.
6.	Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7.	Serve over your favorite pasta or rice, and enjoy!

PROS

Mom’s Best Healthy Meat Sauce is a hearty and satisfying recipe that’s perfect for a comforting family dinner.

It’s made with lean ground beef or turkey, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and sliced mushrooms.

The pasta and chili sauces meld together for a rich, savory sauce that’s perfect for pasta or rice.

CONS

One thing to keep in mind is that since this recipe uses two types of sauces, it can be high in sodium.
Cooks may want to use low-sodium varieties of the sauces to help reduce the overall salt content of the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meat sauce recipe is an excellent source of protein, thanks to the lean ground beef or turkey used to make it.
The mushrooms in the recipe add an extra boost of vitamins and minerals like potassium and vitamin D.
The onions and bell peppers are a great source of dietary fiber, which can help support digestive health.