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

  1. 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.
  2. Remove from heat and drain excess fat. Return the pot to medium heat and add the beer. Cook and stir 3 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the bay leaves and serve over hot pasta.