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Tomato and meat sauce
Christine Cushing is here to help these ameturs learn to cook the food of their dreams!
SERVES
4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 330 grams lean ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped, optional
- Several sprigs fresh thyme
- Chile flakes, optional
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
- One 784 gram can plum tomatoes with juice, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh basil, washed, stemmed and chopped
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high.
- Add the ground beef and brown , stirring frequently, until dark brown and caramelized , about 13-15 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté three to four minutes or until soft.
- Add the garlic and sauté for three minutes just to soften.
- Add the thyme sprigs, bay leaves, oregano, tomatoes and salt and pepper and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until sauce is thickened and flavour has developed to your liking.
- Add the fresh basil and adjust seasoning.
