BASIC TURKEY MEAT SAUCE

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This is a basic meat sauce, made with ground turkey, which I use as a base for 4 other recipes (see my recipe list for Turkey Lasagna, Turkey Tacos, Turkey Sloppy Joes, and Turkey Chili).

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic (4-5 cloves)
3 lbs lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and cook until all the pinkness is gone, breaking it up with a spoon, 5-7 minutes.
  • Crush basil and oregano between your palms. Add herbs and pepper flakes. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 534.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 16.5

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