This Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies is simple to prepare and high in protein and fiber. It is filled with lean ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, mushrooms, spinach, and tomato sauce. 29.5 grams protein and 5 grams fiber per serving.
Why You’ll Love Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies
Pasta and meat sauce is often my go-to quick meals when I want meal prep to take minimal time. This Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies is simple to prepare yet is high in protein and fiber.
It is filled with lean ground beef for protein; Italian seasoning and garlic powder for flavor; mushrooms and spinach to add nutrients and fiber; and tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy fat to grease skillet.
- Ground beef: the protein source. Use lean ground beef to get more protein. I like using 90-95% lean, but you can use the one you prefer.
- Italian seasoning and garlic powder: seasonings for flavor.
- Mushrooms: full of B vitamins and selenium, an antioxidant.
- Frozen spinach: rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus iron. You can also use fresh chopped spinach.
- Tomato sauce: tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that supports heart health.
How to Make Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Then, add ground beef and break up into pieces. When mostly browned mix in Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Once beef is browned, add mushrooms and frozen spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes. Then, add tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes. Serve with pasta.
Tips
- Add more vegetables. Bell peppers and onions would go well in the meat sauce.
- Pair Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies with pasta or rice to make it a balanced meal.
- Store in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
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Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Then, add ground beef and breakup into pieces. When mostly browned mix in Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Once beef is browned, add mushrooms and frozen spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes. Then, add tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes. Serve with pasta.
Notes
- Add more vegetables. Bell peppers and onions would go well in the meat sauce.
- Pair Easy Meat Sauce Loaded with Veggies with pasta or rice to make it a balanced meal.
