Beef jerky is the secret ingredient in this quick tomato sauce recipe from Alton Brown (via the Cooking Channel). Make sure that you soften the meat in boiling water before adding it to the pot so the beef is not too tough. Serve the finished sauce over pasta or rice.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 ounces beef jerky
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green pepper
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Directions: Cut the jerky into bite-sized pieces using kitchen shears. Place in a bowl with 1 cup of boiling water and set aside.
Add the vegetable oil, onion, bell pepper, and kosher salt to a 12-inch sauté pan and turn the heat to medium. Sweat for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes. Add the jerky and the soaking liquid, along with the tomatoes, parsley, and cream, and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve.
