Tangy Meat Sauce Recipe

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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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Tangy Meat Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

Crumble beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently; drain.
Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, salt, basil and oregano. Cover and microwave at 70% power for 6-8 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serve with spaghetti. Yield: 3 cups.

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