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MAKING SUPER-EASY MEAT SAUCE FOR VENISON BURGER OR SAUSAGE

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups ground venison
  • 2 cups ground Italian sausage game or domestic
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
  • 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large deep skillet or stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add ground venison and Italian sausage. Cook, stirring often, until evenly browned.
  • Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pan or pot with a lid or foil and simmer for at least one hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.