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15 Aug 2010

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Fueled by coffee and wine. Wife to a doc, mom to three boys (one with Autism), self-proclaimed tortoise wrangler. I knit, I get crafty, I tweet.
[Recipe] Jack Straw’s Meat Marinara

My dad was a chef. Not by trade, but as long as he was alive, he was in the kitchen making amazing meals. His chili and meat sauces were the BEST! After he passed away, I inherited all of his recipes and my grandma’s. I’ve perfected the meat sauce and am ready to share it with all of you.

Recipe: Jack Straw’s Meat Marinara

Ingredients

  • Generous pinch of:
    Rosemary
    Basil
    Oregano
    Thyme
    Fresh ground black pepper

    Regular pinch of:
    Marjoram
    Garlic Powder
    Dry Minced Onion flakes

    1 tsp+ of Chili Powder
    1 cup, prepared beef bullion
    3/4 cup red wine (I prefer sweet red in my sauce, but experiment and see what you like)
    1 full size, whole bay leaf
    1 med onion, chopped
    3 large garlic gloves, chopped
    1 – 28 oz can crushed tomatoes with puree (I prefer organic fire roasted)
    1 – 8oz can of tomato sauce
    1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot or small stock pot. cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until sauce is reduced 1 inch. Uncover and cook for 45min – 1 hour or until the sauce is reduced another half inch.

    Serve over pasta and enjoy!

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