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title: "Tomato Red Sauce (番茄红酱)"
description: "This Italian-style sauce is rich and flavorful, with a satisfying combination of vegetables and beef. It is high in protein and vitamins, making it nutritionally balanced. The preparation is slightly involved and requires some cooking experience, such as browning the beef to a crumbly texture and slow-simmering over controlled heat. From prep to finish, it takes about one hour. Make a larger batch and freeze portions for convenient use anytime."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang/"
---

# Tomato Red Sauce

**番茄红酱 · fān qié hóng jiàng**

> Time: 1 h · Difficulty: Hard · Calories: 1955 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Meat](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/meat_dish/) (荤菜)

This Italian-style sauce is rich and flavorful, with a satisfying combination of vegetables and beef. It is high in protein and vitamins, making it nutritionally balanced. The preparation is slightly involved and requires some cooking experience, such as browning the beef to a crumbly texture and slow-simmering over controlled heat. From prep to finish, it takes about one hour. Make a larger batch and freeze portions for convenient use anytime.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 500 g Ground beef (碎牛肉) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose ground beef with a fat-to-lean ratio of about 2:8 for the best texture.
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (蒜瓣) — per serving
  - Tip: Select fresh, plump garlic cloves.
- 0.5 stalks Carrot (胡萝卜) — per serving
  - Tip: Pick carrots with smooth skin and a bright orange color.
- 1 stalk Celery (芹菜) — per serving
  - Tip: Use celery for a crisper texture.
- 0.5 pieces Onion (洋葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Yellow onions are sweeter and ideal for simmering sauces.
- 20 ml Olive oil (橄榄油) — per serving
  - Tip: Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
- 2 g Sugar (糖) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular white granulated sugar works fine.
- 10 g Salt (食盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Adjust the amount based on the saltiness of the ketchup.
- 5 g Black pepper (ground) (黑胡椒粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Freshly ground black pepper offers the best flavor.
- 300 g Ketchup (番茄酱) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose tomato paste or canned tomatoes with a clean ingredient list.
- 300 ml Milk (牛奶) — per serving
  - Tip: Whole milk provides better emulsification.

### Optional

- to taste Dried basil or thyme (干罗勒或百里香)
  - Tip: Add classic Italian herb flavor.

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Wooden spatula, Tray for ingredients

## Method (5 steps)

1. **Prep the Ingredients** — Chop the carrot, celery, and onion into small pieces. Slice the garlic cloves.
   - Duration: 10 min
   - Tip: Cut the vegetables into uniform small dice so they cook evenly and blend well.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang/step_1.jpg)
2. **Sauté the Vegetables** — Add 10ml olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the vegetables and stir-fry over high heat until they begin to change color, then remove from the pan.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Sautéing over high heat brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
   ![Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang/step_2.jpg)
3. **Brown the Beef** — Add 10ml oil to the pan. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the ground beef, sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried basil or thyme. Stir-fry until the beef is crispy and crumbly.
   - Duration: 8 min
   - Tip: Cook the beef thoroughly to evaporate the moisture. It should be slightly caramelized and crispy to achieve a crumbly texture.
   ![Step 3: Brown the Beef](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang/step_3.jpg)
4. **Combine the Base Sauce** — Add the sautéed vegetables and ketchup. Continue stir-frying and mix well.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Stir-fry evenly so the ketchup heats through and releases its sweet-tart flavor.
   ![Step 4: Combine the Base Sauce](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang/step_4.jpg)
5. **Simmer Slowly** — Pour in the milk gradually in several additions. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Done.
   - Duration: 30 min
   - Tip: Adding the milk in stages helps emulsify the sauce for a smoother, silkier texture.
   ![Step 5: Simmer Slowly](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang/step_5.jpg)

## Tips

- Since salt content varies by ketchup brand, use less salt when browning the beef. Taste the sauce while simmering and season to taste.
- Stir the sauce while simmering to prevent sticking. Once it thickens, it's ready to serve.
- For personal preference, substitute half ground pork and half ground beef, or replace the milk with chicken broth or water.

## Overview image

![Tomato Red Sauce — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/meat_dish_fan-qie-hong-jiang_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/meat_dish/番茄红酱.md

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