From Chow Bella
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground beef, preferably grass-fed
4 cloves garlic, grated
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, crumbling it into small pieces with your spoon or spatula.
2. When the meat is cooked, add the garlic and herbs and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes and reduce heat to medium low. Season with pepper, but be careful with adding salt because the sauce will reduce and may make the mixture too salty. Simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture sticks to the bottom, lower the heat instead of adding water. The point is to cook the sauce down and concentrate the tomato flavor.
4. Finally, when the mixture is very thick, add the vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper, simmer a few more minutes to combine, then serve.
Servings depend on whether this is used as a sauce or main course.
For 8 servings:
Calories:178.4
Fat: 13.5 g
Saturated fat: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 42.5 mg
Sodium: 136.2 mg
Carbohydrate: 3.1 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Sugars: 1.6 g
Protein: 10.7 g