Step 1

Heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the beef. Brown beef and set aside.

Step 2

Add additional oil if needed, then add onion and bell pepper and cook 3 - 5 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Add garlic and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in beef broth and allow to reduce for about 1 1/2 minutes.

Step 5

Then, stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, salt, bay leaf, and pepper.

Step 6

Add in the browned beef, cover and simmer 20 minutes. For a thicker sauce, stir and simmer another 20 minutes, covered.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the parsley, balsamic vinegar, and basil.

Step 8

Serve over gluten free noodles, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles.