Dehydrator Tomato Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Dehydrator Tomato Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried tomatoes, slices (about 20); 2 tablespoons dried bell peppers; 2 tablespoons dried onion; 2 tablespoons dried mushroom pieces; 1 tablespoon dried celery powder; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 1/2 cups water, divided; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel; 1/2 cup dried tomato powder; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green olives

Servings: persons

1 cup dried tomatoes, slices (about 20)
2 tablespoons dried bell peppers
2 tablespoons dried onion
2 tablespoons dried mushroom pieces
1 tablespoon dried celery powder
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 1/2 cups water, divided
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried fennel
1/2 cup dried tomato powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped green olives

1
With your hands, crush the cold dried tomato slices. In a bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes with the next 6 ingredients. Pour in 3 cups of the water and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to rehydrate.
2
In a skillet, brown the beef and drain off any excess fat. Add the salt, basil, oregano, and the fennel, and stir in the rehydrated tomato mixture, including the liquid. Simmer the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes, adding more water, if necessary, if the sauce becomes too thick.
3
When the sauce has just about finished cooking, combine the tomato powder in the remaining 1/2 cup water, add the sugar and pepper and stir to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4
Add the rehydrated tomato powder to the meat sauce and simmer the sauce slowly for at least 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the olives. Serve over hot pasta, with grated Parmesan cheese.

319

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried tomatoes, slices (about 20), 2 tablespoons dried bell peppers, 2 tablespoons dried onion, 2 tablespoons dried mushroom pieces, and more.

Yes, Dehydrator Tomato Meat Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dehydrator Tomato Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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