Saltsa Kima (Greek Meat Sauce)
Description
This Greek sauce features Onion; chopped fine, Butter, Lean ground beef, Clove, Dry red wine. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt & Pepper 4 tb Chopped parsley 1 Sprig basil or 1/2 t dried *Note: Tomatoes should be drained and chopped.
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In a heavy saucepan
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cook the onion in a little water over medium
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heat until softened, then
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add the fat and
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cook the onion until translucent.
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Combine the ground beef with the onion, mashing with a fork and stirring until the raw color disappears.
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Add the garlic and wine, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the tomatoes, the tomato paste, sugar, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste, then
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simmer , covered, for 30 minutes longer.
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Add the parsley and basil during the last 10 to 15 minutes.
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Cook uncovered for the last few minutes, to
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allow excess liquid to evaporate; the sauce should be thick.
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Remove the cinnamon stick before serving
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 499.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.8g36%
- Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
- Cholesterol 110.4mg37%
- Sodium 214.4mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 41.6g14%
- Dietary Fiber 20.1g81%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 35.2g71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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