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How to Make Tomato Red Sauce

Tomato red sauce is fragrant, rich, and delicious, with high nutritional value. It is a versatile sauce that pairs well with staples such as pizza, pasta, and hot dry noodles. The preparation process is somewhat complex and is best suited for those with cooking experience. If you cannot finish it all at once, no worries—you can freeze it and reheat it whenever you like. (But remember to eat it!)

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Ground beef
  • Garlic cloves
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Onions
  • Olive oil
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Tomato paste
  • Milk
  • Dried basil or thyme (optional)

Measurements

Per batch:

  • Ground beef: 500g
  • Garlic cloves: 2
  • Carrots: half a piece
  • Celery: 1 stalk
  • Onions: half a piece
  • Olive oil: (amount not specified)
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Salt: 10g
  • Black pepper: 5g
  • Tomato paste: 300g
  • Milk: 300ml

Instructions

  • Finely chop the carrots, celery, and onions. Slice the garlic cloves.
  • Add 10ml of olive oil to the pan. Sauté the vegetables over high heat until they begin to change color, then remove them from the pan.
  • Add another 10ml of olive oil to the pan. Stir-fry the garlic for 10 seconds, then add the ground beef, sugar, salt, pepper, and spices. Cook until the beef is browned and has a crumbly texture.
  • Add the sautéed vegetables and tomato paste back into the pan. Stir-fry and mix well.
  • Slowly pour in the milk in several additions. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes until done.

Additional Notes

  • Since the salt content varies by brand of tomato paste, it is recommended to use less salt when cooking the beef and to taste the sauce before adjusting the seasoning.
  • Stir the sauce occasionally while simmering to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once the sauce thickens, it is ready to serve!
  • You can substitute the ground beef with a mix of half ground pork and half ground beef, or replace the milk with chicken broth or water according to your personal preference.

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