Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 pound lean ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 28 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
Garlic toast
8 slices French bread
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions: |
Directions: In a large skillet over medium high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and the beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove the beef and drain off the fat. To the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook the peppers and onions until soft and lightly browned, about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for A minute or two. Add the tomatoes, sugar, oregano and basil and bring to a simmer. Return the beef to the pan and simmer until the mixture is nice and thick, about 10 minutes. If it gets too thick, thin it with a little water. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. To serve spoon a nice portion of sauce over each of four slices of the garlic toast. Let this sauce cascade over the sides, then prop a second piece of garlic toast over the side of each. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Garlic toast
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together the butter, Parmesan, oil, parsley, garlic powder, paprika and oregano until it forms a paste. Season with salt and pepper, then spread the mixture on the bread. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. |
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