Source: saved recipe (Google Drive)
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 tbsp minced garlic from a jar)
- 1/2 cup beer
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
- 1 small can chicken or beef broth
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the beef and sausage, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking and crumbling until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 8-9 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain excess fat. Return the pot to medium heat and add the beer. Cook and stir 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaves and serve over hot pasta.