A Basic Meat Sauce
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2pounds ground beef
- 2large onions, chopped
- 4cloves garlic, minced
- 6fresh ripe medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 112-ounce can tomato paste
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
238 calories; 15 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 278 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Brown beef in its own fat. Pour off most of drippings. Push meat aside; add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Divide mixture into two equal portions.
- Step 2
Serve with spaghetti squash.
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Where's the rest of this recipe? It can't possibly be complete as written.
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Great basic recipe! Bought ingredients at Eataly and cooked in an Airbnb. Added 2 TBSP oregano. Easy vacation dinner!
For completion of the recipe it could be made like this: 1. Add one red bell pepper sliced 2.Add one finely sliced carrot 3.Add 3 tablespoons of tomato concentrate. 4.Add one tablespoons Oregano,thyme, rosemarin 5.Add 2 cups of water. Simmer about 90 min, add one teaspoon ginger after one hour Take care about enough liquid .
Where's the rest of this recipe? It can't possibly be complete as written.
Check out the article it's contained in: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/10/07/garden/a-strategy-for-quick-easy-meals.html
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