Garlic Tomato Recipe
Description
This robust meat sauce combines lean ground beef with aromatic herbs, garlic, and sweet tomatoes for a deeply flavorful base. The long, slow simmer allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a tender texture that is perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or as a filling for baked potatoes. It is a comforting, family-friendly meal that tastes even better the next day. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish delivers savory satisfaction without excessive fat, thanks to the lean meat choice and careful simmering process.Ingredients
Directions
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Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground hamburger to the pot and break it up with a wooden spoon while cooking.
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Cook the meat until browned, adding small amounts of water as needed to help break down the meat into finer pieces and reduce splattering.
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Drain any excess fat from the pot.
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Add the chopped onions, celery, and green peppers to the browned meat.
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Stir in the tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, cumin, marjoram, and black pepper.
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Add enough water to cover the ingredients slightly, stirring well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for at least 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
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If desired, skim any fat that rises to the top during the simmering process.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1770.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 48.0g74%
- Saturated Fat 13.9g70%
- Cholesterol 435.8mg146%
- Sodium 13100.5mg546%
- Total Carbohydrate 84.6g29%
- Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
- Sugars 49.8g
- Protein 232.3g465%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the water with beef broth.
This sauce freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to airtight containers and freezing for up to 3 months.
The recipe suggests simmering overnight on very low heat; if doing so, ensure the heat is low enough to maintain a gentle simmer without burning the bottom.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for extra nutrition and texture.
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