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Carol’s Sketti Sauce

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A robust, protein-packed sauce featuring ground sirloin and porterhouse, simmered with a medley of vegetables and herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired dish delivers deep, savory flavors perfect for pasta or as a standalone meal. The combination of fresh and canned tomatoes creates a rich, balanced base.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1228.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
A robust, protein-packed sauce featuring ground sirloin and porterhouse, simmered with a medley of vegetables and herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired dish delivers deep, savory flavors perfect for pasta or as a standalone meal. The combination of fresh and canned tomatoes creates a rich, balanced base.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground sirloin
  • 1 pound Ground porterhouse
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 medium Onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 leeks Leeks, sliced (white portion only)
  • 6 tablespoons Minced garlic (more if desired)
  • 3 cans No salt added tomatoes
  • 1 can No salt added tomato sauce
  • 1 can Low salt chicken broth
  • 2 cans Water (use the chicken broth cans)
  • 4 ribs Celery & leaves, chopped
  • 1 green Bell pepper, minced
  • 1 red Bell pepper, minced
  • 10 large Golf size mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 very large Ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme
  • 2/3 tablespoon White pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Dried cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons Dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 bay Leaves
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add ground sirloin and ground porterhouse; cook until browned, breaking up meat with a spoon.
  3. 3
    Add onions, leeks, celery, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and vegetables are softened.
  4. 4
    Add mushrooms and fresh tomatoes; cook for a few minutes until mushrooms release their liquid.
  5. 5
    Pour in no salt added tomatoes, tomato sauce, low salt chicken broth, and water.
  6. 6
    Stir in oregano, thyme, white pepper, dried cilantro, dried parsley, sugar, and bay leaves.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  8. 8
    Remove bay leaves and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1228.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.9g76%
Saturated Fat 12.6g63%
Cholesterol 263.8mg88%
Sodium 820.8mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 103.1g35%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g122%
Sugars 30.8g
Protein 102.1g205%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Carol's Sketti Sauce, ground sirloin, ground porterhouse, mediterranean, tomato sauce, leeks, mushrooms, bell peppers, oregano, thyme, hearty, protein, simmered, vegetables
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