Greek Meat Sauce

The original recipe is from Sunset magazine's Pasta book.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a wide frying pan, cook onions in 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium high heat until limp. Transfer to a Dutch oven or 8-quart pan.

Step 2

In the frying pan, brown the meat. Add to onions.

Step 3

Place the garlic, cinnamon sticks, and pickling spice in a cheesecloth bag. Add to the meat and onion mixture along with the tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 hours or until the flavors are blended and sauce has thickened.