Savory Meat Base Recipe

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Savory Meat Base
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Directions:

  1. Cook first 4 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; stir until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain mixture; return to Dutch oven.
  2. Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Spoon about 4 cups each of mixture into 2 heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags; freeze until ready to use.
  3. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: Heat 1 package (4 cups) Savory Meat Base, thawed, in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over 12 ounces hot cooked spaghetti with a tossed green salad and garlic bread. Makes 6 servings.
  4. Sloppy Joes: Heat 1 package (4 cups) Savory Meat Base, thawed, in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns with potato chips and fresh fruit. Makes 6 servings.
  5. Easy Beef and Macaroni: Heat 1 package (4 cups) Savory Meat Base, thawed, in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 1 bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in 4 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni; cook 5 more minutes. Top with sour cream and sliced green onions. Makes 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.12 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.55g 13%
Cholesterol 105.51mg 35%
Sodium 419.92mg 17%
Potassium 674.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 4.61g 2%
Sugars 2.27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 4%
Protein 36.16g 72%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 9.7mg 54%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.08 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 13%
Cholesterol 45.7mg 35%
Sodium 181.9mg 17%
Potassium 292.02mg 14%
Total Carbs 2g 2%
Sugars 0.98g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 4%
Protein 15.66g 72%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 4.2mg 54%
Calcium 11.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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