Versatile Tomato Sauce recipe

6 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound lean ground beef

2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

1/2 pound pepperoni sausage, sliced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until caramelized; set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until almost browned.

Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.

In a large pot over medium heat, combine tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes; bring to a boil and then reduce heat.

Simmer sauce for 15 minutes.

Stir pepperoni, ground beef mixture and green peppers into sauce; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in mushrooms, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, oregano and Italian seasoning.

Simmer for 10 minutes and serve.