Valerie'S Sunday Gravy (Meat Sauce) Recipe

Name: Valerie'S Sunday Gravy (Meat Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pork chops; 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot); 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 4 (28 ounce) cans peeled Italian tomatoes; 2 cups water; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; For the Meatballs; 2 -3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 lb extra lean beef; 1/2 lb ground veal; 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; black pepper; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

For the Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork chops
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 (28 ounce) cans peeled Italian tomatoes
2 cups water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
For the Meatballs
2 -3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 lb extra lean beef
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
2 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

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TO MAKE THE MEATBALLS:
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Mix all ingredients together.
3
Form into meatballs.
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Heat Canola oil in fry pan at medium.
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Fry meatballs on all sides. Do not overcook as you will continue to cook meatballs in sauce.
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Remove and set aside on some paper towels to absorb some of the fat.
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TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
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Heat 2-Tbsp oil in large heavy pot over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
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Remove from pan.
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Add sausages, brown on all sides and remove from pan.
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Drain most of fat from pot.
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Add garlic and cook for about 2-minutes. Do not burn !
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Add tomatoes with their juices to the pot (I put the tomatoes first in a blender and pulse about three times to break up the tomatoes).
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Add water, salt and pepper to taste.
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Add pork, sausages and basil and bring sauce to a simmer.
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Partially cover the pot and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-hours.
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After 2 hours, add the meatballs and cook for 30 minutes or so.
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Serve with pasta of choice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pork chops, 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), and more.

Yes, Valerie'S Sunday Gravy (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!

Valerie'S Sunday Gravy (Meat Sauce)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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