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meatloaf sauce recipe with Roasted Red Pepper Twist
- Total Time: 63 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Diet: General (gluten-free option)
Description
This meatloaf sauce recipe with a Roasted Red Pepper Twist elevates weeknight dinners from ordinary to extraordinary, offering a vibrant, irresistible centerpiece with savory and sweet notes from smoky red peppers. It transforms a classic dish into something truly special for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 large fire-roasted red peppers, or 1 (12 oz / 340 g) jarred
- 6 oz (170 g) tomato paste, can
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- To taste salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Roast Peppers (if using fresh): Halve and seed 2 red peppers, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until the skin is charred and bubbly. Immediately place them in a bowl, cover tightly, and let steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skins. Peel and roughly chop the peppers.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the 2 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped roasted red peppers, 6 oz tomato paste, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer & Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld (it should coat the back of a spoon). If it looks too thick, simply add a splash of water or vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Blend (Optional): For a super smooth sauce, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and process until creamy.
Notes
For quick meal prep, jarred roasted red peppers are a great shortcut. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar can be used. Choose organic red peppers for richer flavor or a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce for dietary considerations. Budget-friendly swaps include pre-minced garlic or frozen bell peppers. To make the sauce healthier, reduce the brown sugar or use a natural sweetener like maple syrup. A pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavor.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 46 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 70 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg