Don’s Quick Meat Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Chef Don Dick from Del’s Pizza & Pasta House.

In a 5 Qt. sauce pot over medium heat these ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. Sweet or Hot Italian sausage in casing or combo of the two
Cook 15 minutes, turning sausage
Remove sausage from pot and set aside

Add the following ingredients to the pot and saute over LOW to MEDIUM heat until onions become clear (about 3 to 5 minutes):

5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lg. onion, diced
1 lg. green pepper, diced
1 1/2 lbs. 85% lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt

Directions

Turn heat up to medium and cook until beef is cooked through. While beef is cooking, slice sausage into 1/4 inch slices and add to pot once beef is done. Add 2 qts. Marinara Sauce (we of course use Del’s!) Simmer sauce for about 15 minutes or until hot. Serve over your favorite pasta.