Seungwoo Dad's Basic Tomato Sauce
A homemade meat tomato sauce that brings out sweetness and deep flavor by simmering minced beef and whole tomatoes in a frying pan, utilizing the Maillard reaction and slow cooking.
Ingredients needed 3 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Narrow, deep pots can easily burn at the bottom, so for beginners, using a wide frying pan that transfers heat evenly and quickly reduces the chance of failure.
- Minced beef only develops the Maillard reaction (brown color) after all its moisture has evaporated. Therefore, stir-frying for a sufficient amount of time until the moisture from both the onions and the meat is gone is essential for bringing out the savory flavor.
- As tomato sauce reduces, its saltiness intensifies. Avoid adding too much chicken stock or salt initially; it's safer to taste and adjust the seasoning in the final step after simmering for 15 minutes.
- Adding grated Parmesan cheese to the finished sauce helps to thicken it and adds a richer, nutty flavor.
Recommended for
- Those who want to make a homemade sauce with a deeper, richer meat flavor than store-bought tomato sauce.
- Those who want an all-purpose sauce that can be used for various dishes like doria and risotto, not just pasta.
- Those who want to learn how to make an Italian-style sauce with natural sweetness and savory flavor through slow simmering.
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