Halal Twist by Hasan
Transform your leftover halal ground beef into a rich, hearty spaghetti sauce that’s both budget-friendly and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Made with halal-certified ground beef, ensuring proper zabihah slaughter.
- All other ingredients are naturally halal (vegetables, spices, and tomato-based products).
- No alcohol or pork-derived ingredients used.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Ground beef source
What to watch for: Non-certified ground beef may contain questionable slaughter practices.
The halal solution: Use halal-certified ground beef from trusted sources.
Find halal certified ground beef on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| stewed tomatoes | halal | Vegetable product |
| prego spaghetti sauce | halal | Check for alcohol content |
| garlic | halal | Vegetable |
| ground beef | questionable | Must be halal-certified |
| white onion | halal | Vegetable |
| granulated sugar | halal | Plant-based |
What You’ll Need
- 1 can stewed tomatoes
- 1 jar prego spaghetti sauce
- 1-3 cloves garlic
- 1 lb halal ground beef
- 1-2 white onion
- 1-3 teaspoons granulated sugar
Let’s Cook
- If you don’t have leftover browned ground beef, brown halal ground beef first in a nonstick skillet and drain off fat really well.
- Use a pile of paper towels to soak up the fat.
- Place ground beef in a large pot.
- Stir in all other ingredients except the sugar.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Turn heat down to low and simmer uncovered or covered for about 30 minutes to let flavors mix, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce now and then and add more onions or garlic to taste.
- Add a little sugar to neutralize the acidity of the tomatoes during simmering.
- Serve over hot spaghetti noodles.
- The sauce should be fairly thick, not runny – adjust thickness with more Prego or water as needed.
- If too thick, add a little water, more Prego, or more stewed tomatoes with juice.
- When done, it should have the consistency of chili.
- This makes enough to feed 2-4 people depending on serving sizes.
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- For deeper flavor, brown the ground beef until well-caramelized before adding other ingredients.
- Letting the sauce simmer uncovered helps thicken it naturally.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat if desired.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Nonstick Skillet
Essential for browning ground beef without sticking.
Large Pot
Perfect for simmering the sauce to develop flavors.
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