Name: CNP Meat Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 pounds lean ground meat (beef, turkey, or game); 1 medium onion (minced); 1 6-ounce can tomato paste + 6 ounces water (or 1 can tomato soup); 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce; 4 garlic cloves (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder); 1 teaspoon salt

CNP Meat Sauce

Many main dishes can be made with the CNP Meat Sauce. Time spent making and freezing a batch ahead of time saves time in the kitchen throughout the week.

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Course: Basic Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings: 9

Calories: 160kcal

Cost: $1.60 per serving

Ingredients

4 pounds lean ground meat beef, turkey, or game
1 medium onion minced
1 6-ounce can tomato paste + 6 ounces water or 1 can tomato soup
2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Brown meat in large skillet, sauce pan, or electric skillet. Drain fat.
Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer 20-30 minutes. Add more water to thin the sauce if necessary.
Place 1 cup portions in freezer-quality, resealable plastic bags. Label with contents and date. Freeze up to 3 months.

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Variation

Add Vegetables: Shred 3 medium carrots and add after meat is cooked.