Special Stewed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Special Stewed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 ripe tomatoes (blanched, peeled & cut in eighths); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 12 green pepper, finely chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste); basil and oregano (optional, but I use them, to taste); ½ cup dry white wine (or beer); 2 -4 teaspoons brown sugar (again, to taste)

Servings: persons

8 -10 ripe tomatoes (blanched, peeled & cut in eighths)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
12 green pepper, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
basil and oregano (optional, but I use them, to taste)
½ cup dry white wine (or beer)
2 -4 teaspoons brown sugar (again, to taste)

1
Blanche the tomatoes in boiling water for 60-90 seconds, then douse with cold water, and peel.
2
Remove cores, and cut into eighths (save the juice for the pan!
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4
In a large saucepan, melt butter, and add olive oil, on medium heat.
5
Add onion and celery, and saute on medium until soft (about 10 minutes).
6
Add green pepper, salt, pepper, basil and/or oregano, and saute another 5-10 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes, and stir well.
8
Cook on medium for about 5 minutes.
9
Mix white wine with brown sugar, then stir into mixture.
10
Cook for 15 minutes on medium-low heat before tasting -- add more brown sugar if needed.
11
Continue simmering on med-low heat (I use 3, electric) for 45-60 minutes (depending on how thick you like it) stirring occasionally.
12
Enjoy!

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -10 ripe tomatoes (blanched, peeled & cut in eighths), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoons butter, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Special Stewed Tomatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Special Stewed Tomatoes

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