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This is the best meat sauce I’ve ever tried. It’s economical, timely and absolutely delicious. I often prepare batches for new moms because it can be kept in the freezer for future meals. Try it with ground chicken instead of beef, if you prefer. –Adalia Schweitzer, Hamilton, Ontario
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Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 235 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 1,138 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 19 g protein.
Originally published as Tangy Meat Sauce in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p35
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by kdavis74
I have made this meat sauce for years. Just today I couldn't find my tattered copy ripped from the magazine and went online in search of it. I'm very glad to have found it. This sauce is a bit on the sweet side, but my family and day care kids love it. I usually have to make a triple batch if I want to have any leftovers. This one's a keeper!
Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by asia96
Very good. Nice and thick. Easy to make.
Reviewed on May. 07, 2010 by becky8637
I used ground turkey and cider vinegar (just what I had) and made it on the stove and it was really good. My boyfriend and I both liked it. It has a bit of a different flavor than regular sauce (I guess that's the tangy), but we'd definitely have it again.
Reviewed on May. 04, 2010 by sassycarrie
I cannot wait to try this recipe, minus the green peppers.
Reviewed on May. 01, 2010 by loabecker
I haven't made the receipe yet, but it looks like something we would like; however, I will prepare it on the stovetop rather than microwave.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by mybelleen
This recipe is one of the best I have tried. The flavors blend together wonderfully. I made a few batches and froze them.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by LeLimey
This is a very good recipe. for anyone who knows anything about cooking at all, the sugar will cut the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar rounding out the flavours. If you want to use fresh herbs double the quantities of the dried herbs and for those of you who "don't like green pepper" - trust me, it rounds the flavour and you don't taste it as such! My son hates garlic and peppers. If he ever finds out how much of both he eats he's going to be very upset!I honestly think that the TOH team should take reviews where people change everything and then say they didn't like the recipe off a page as it's very misleading and gives an unfair rating to a recipe. Please don't be put off trying this by erroneous reviews. It's a super recipe.
This is a very good recipe. for anyone who knows anything about cooking at all, the sugar will cut the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar rounding out the flavours. If you want to use fresh herbs double the quantities of the dried herbs and for those of you who "don't like green pepper" - trust me, it rounds the flavour and you don't taste it as such! My son hates garlic and peppers. If he ever finds out how much of both he eats he's going to be very upset!
I honestly think that the TOH team should take reviews where people change everything and then say they didn't like the recipe off a page as it's very misleading and gives an unfair rating to a recipe. Please don't be put off trying this by erroneous reviews. It's a super recipe.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by DB124
TxVee - do not feed your dog onions or galic in any form or kind. It can damage their red blood cells and cause anemia.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by dverzic
I don't understand the people (like TxVee) who completely change the recipe and then complain about it not being any good. Maybe you should have followed the recipe!
I don't understand the people who coompletely change the recipe (like TxV
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