Canning Delicious Spaghetti Sauce with Meat at Home

There’s nothing quite like a homemade spaghetti sauce, especially one that is packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. And when you can preserve that delicious sauce for use throughout the year, it’s even better! Canning your own spaghetti sauce with meat allows you to enjoy the taste of homemade sauce anytime, all while using fresh and healthy ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to save money and reduce waste by preserving excess produce.

Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for a spaghetti sauce with meat that you can easily make at home and then can for future use.

Spaghetti Sauce with Meat Recipe:

Ingredients:
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
– 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
– 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until they are softened.

2. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.

3. Stir in the green pepper and mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until they are softened.

4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot. If using, pour in the red wine.

5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Stir in the fresh parsley and adjust the seasoning if needed.

7. While the sauce is simmering, prepare your canning jars and lids by washing them in hot, soapy water and sterilizing them.

8. Ladle the hot spaghetti sauce into the prepared jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top. Wipe the rims clean, place the lids on top, and screw on the bands until they are just tight.

9. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes. Carefully remove the jars from the pot and let them cool on a towel-lined countertop.

10. Once the jars have cooled, check to make sure the lids have sealed properly. If they have, store the jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Now you have a delicious spaghetti sauce with meat that is ready to be enjoyed anytime. Whether you use it on spaghetti, lasagna, or any other dish that calls for a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, you will be glad you have it on hand. And with the satisfaction of knowing that you made it yourself from fresh, wholesome ingredients, it will taste even better. Happy canning!