Basque Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 cups peeled and diced yellow onions
• 1 1/2 cups cored cored seeded and diced green bell peppers
• 3 cups diced very ripe tomatoes

• 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, Mexican style, pureed
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 5 cups beef stock (or use canned)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a 6-quart saucepot saute the garlic, onion, and green pepper in the oil until tender.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes, pureed chilies, and parsley and simmer until very tender.

3. 3

   Add Beef Stock. Cover and simmer 1 hour.

4. 4

   Uncover and simmer 1 hour more to reduce and thicken the sauce. Stir occasionally.

5. 5

   Salt and pepper to taste.