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Sheba Sauce

Yield: 3 c sheba sauce
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: African
Servings: 6 people
Author: Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tomatoes, diced (or 2-14.5 oz cans, slightly drained)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dry
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté over medium high heat until the onions have softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Sheba sauce makes a great accompaniment to mashed or boiled potatoes, rice, chicken, or any red meat.