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Bubba's Best BBQ Sauce
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Bubba's Best BBQ Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cola, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, cider vinegar, butter, balsamic vinegar, steak sauce, and mustard together in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in chili powder, savory, onion powder, garlic salt, and hot pepper sauce until well blended. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Bubba

Spicy Chinese Barbeque Riblets
Dinner Asian

Spicy Chinese Barbeque Riblets

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste, white wine, garlic, and hot sauce in large bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Place riblets in a large roasting pan. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Pour sauce over riblets; toss to coat. Continue baking until riblets are tender and sauce has thickened, stirring often, about 45 minutes more.

By Food Fighter

Cast Iron Skillet Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Dinner Asian

Cast Iron Skillet Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomato paste, pineapple juice, raisins, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and seasoned salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 Rinse pork chops and pat dry. Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops and brown on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes total. Do not drain the skillet.
  3. 3 Pour in the tomato paste mixture, reduce heat, and let simmer until sauce thickens to a gravy consistency and pork is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By BirgitJ

Quick and Easy Vegetable Curry
Dinner Asian

Quick and Easy Vegetable Curry

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder and tomato paste, cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomatoes, vegetable bouillon cube, mixed vegetables, water, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until vegetables are very soft and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.

By Michelle Young

Slow-Cooker Hoisin Ribs
Dinner Asian

Slow-Cooker Hoisin Ribs

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
510 min
Total
525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread pork ribs evenly on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, whisk together hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, white wine, tomato paste, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and five-spice powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Transfer pork ribs to the prepared slow cooker insert. Cover evenly with hoisin sauce mixture.
  6. 6 Cook on Low, stirring halfway through, until pork ribs are tender, about 8 hours.

By SUNKIST2

Thai Chicken Slaw Burgers
Dinner Asian

Thai Chicken Slaw Burgers

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange hamburger buns, cut-sides facing up, in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast buns under the preheated broiler until toasted, 30 to 60 seconds.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, tomato paste, and garlic in hot butter until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar into onion mixture.
  4. 4 Stir chicken and olive oil into the skillet; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk relish, lemon juice, and honey together in a large bowl; add coleslaw blend and toss to coat.
  6. 6 Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top with coleslaw.

By CINDYJAKE

Lagman (Uzbek Noodle Soup)
Dinner Asian

Lagman (Uzbek Noodle Soup)

4.4

Prep
35 min
Cook
85 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook and stir onion in hot oil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in beef strips, cumin, and black pepper; cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir carrot into the pot; cook until coated with tomato paste, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green bell pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in water; bring to a boil. Season water with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup until potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir parsley and garlic into the soup. Simmer until garlic is soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Divide among serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over noodles.

By dilyadavid

Grandmother's Lamb Recipe
Dinner Asian

Grandmother's Lamb Recipe

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
110 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cumin seeds into a dry skillet over medium heat, and toast them, stirring constantly, until they give off a roasted fragrance and turn a darker brown, about 1 minute. Scrape the seeds into a bowl, and allow to cool. When cool, grind them with a mortar and pestle or a clean spice grinder. Set the ground seed aside.
  2. 2 Remove stems of chiles if necessary, and soak pods in the apple cider vinegar in a bowl until soft, at least 1 hour. Place the softened chiles with vinegar, cumin, and garlic into a blender or food processor, and pulse until ground into a paste, 30 seconds to 1 minute or as needed.
  3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger garlic paste and about 1 teaspoon of the Grandmother's Chile Paste mixture or as desired. Reduce heat to medium-low, and fry the onions with the spice pastes for 5 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in tomato paste, ground red pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves, and bring to a simmer. Cook to blend flavors, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix in the lamb shank pieces, and stir in salt to taste; simmer for 20 minutes, and stir in the water. Bring the lamb and sauce to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer until lamb is very tender and sauce has thickened, 45 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken
Dinner Asian

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, tomato paste, sesame oil, and pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Make the chicken: Crack egg into a shallow bowl. Place cornstarch into a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg, coat in cornstarch, then place onto a plate.
  3. 3 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate.
  4. 4 Stir sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger paste into the pot. Whisk in chicken broth and the reserved sauce until combined; cook for 2 minutes. Press the Cancel button. Add chicken to the pot and stir to coat.
  5. 5 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  6. 6 Release the pressure using the quick release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Stir the chicken.
  7. 7 Select the Sauté function again and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Honey Sesame Chicken
Dinner Asian

Honey Sesame Chicken

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil together in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Combine cold water, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; mix well. Add to honey sauce mixture and mix well. Set aside until needed.
  3. 3 Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder over chicken.
  4. 4 Whisk egg in a large bowl. Add remaining salt and garlic powder and mix well. Mix in flour. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to egg mixture and mix well. Add avocado oil and baking powder; mix well.
  5. 5 Pour 3 inches of peanut oil into the bottom of a wide, deep pot and heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  6. 6 Place 1/2 of the chicken pieces into the batter mixture and turn to coat. Scoop tablespoonfuls of chicken and batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the chicken. Fry in batches until chicken pieces are golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Check oil temperature between batches.
  7. 7 Pour honey sauce mixture into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Add all chicken pieces to the sauce; turn to coat. Sprinkle on sesame seeds.

By Bren

Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Dinner Asian

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce for sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch for thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
  2. 2 Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot oil; cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a clean plate.
  4. 4 Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
  7. 7 Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  8. 8 Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.

By Lanzzz

Coconut Curry over Sticky Rice
Dinner Asian

Coconut Curry over Sticky Rice

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Saute onion until soft, translucent, and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add apple, garlic, curry powder, tomato paste, flour, garam masala, and ginger. Stir while allowing spices to bloom and flour to cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups coconut milk, carrots, and potato; bring to a boil. Add 4 cups broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha; return to a boil.
  2. 2 Toss chicken into the pan and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and check thickness; if it appears thin, leave lid off and allow to simmer until reduced to your liking, about 15 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place rice into a bowl or pot and fill with water, a few inches above the rice. Shake from side to side with a flat hand and separated fingers while moving up and down. Pour out water and repeat process until water runs clear, about 5 times. Drain in a fine-mesh strainer.
  4. 4 Combine drained rice, remaining coconut milk , remaining chicken broth, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in your pot and stir. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to a light simmer, and allow to cook until rice is fluffy and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover the lid with a towel, and let rest for 20 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture.

By Epicure Amber

Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken
Dinner Asian

Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash banana, tomato paste, vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons oil, ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, allspice, and turmeric together in a medium saucepan; stir in water to combine.
  2. 2 Place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until reduced and thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Reserve 3 tablespoons ketchup for basting sauce, leaving about ½ cup for marinade.
  3. 3 Whisk ½ cup reserved banana ketchup, lemon-lime soda, ½ cup soy sauce, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl until marinade is combined.
  4. 4 Add halved chicken thighs to marinade; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 18 hours.
  5. 5 Whisk reserved 3 tablespoons banana ketchup, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, and fish sauce together in a small bowl until basting sauce smooth.
  6. 6 Preheat an outdoor grill with a pile of charcoal until the coals are very hot. Thread chicken halves onto metal skewers, folding each in half with smooth sides facing outward and rougher sides folded inward.
  7. 7 Grill chicken, in batches, over hot coals until no longer pink in centers, 15 to 20 minutes, turning and basting every 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. 8 Serve with accumulated juices or extra basting sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Slow Cooker Red Curry Beef Pot Roast
Dinner Asian

Slow Cooker Red Curry Beef Pot Roast

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over high heat; add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, brown roast on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat.
  3. 3 Spread chopped onions in slow cooker; place browned roast on top of onions.
  4. 4 Spoon red chili paste into the hot skillet. Add cumin and coriander. Rub mixture into hot oil with the back of a spoon to blend. Place skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5 Pour in chicken stock. Return heat to high. Stir in coconut milk. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, tomato paste, and sliced ginger; stir in lime juice. Bring to a boil.
  6. 6 Pour mixture over pot roast; add bay leaves. Stir to distribute ingredients in the slow cooker.
  7. 7 Cover slow cooker and set to Low. Cook until fork tender, 7 to 8 hours.
  8. 8 Remove meat from the broth. If desired, skim some fat from the surface of the broth.
  9. 9 Place potatoes and bok choy into the broth; stir. Cover and turn heat to high. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  10. 10 Blend cornstarch and water in a small dish until dissolved. Stir into broth mixture.
  11. 11 Cut meat into large chunks and add to the slow cooker; stir. Cover slow cooker and cook on high until meat is heated through and broth is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
  12. 12 Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

By John Mitzewich

Quick Curry Ketchup
European

Quick Curry Ketchup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ketchup and applesauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until mixture begins to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and curry powder until well combined. Heat for 1 more minute.

By Allrecipes Member

Homemade Tomato Juice Cocktail
Breakfast

Homemade Tomato Juice Cocktail

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend 2 cups water, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar, and salt together in a blender until smooth; pour into a 1/2 gallon container. Stir 3 cups water into mixture. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour. Add 1 more cup water if juice is too thick.

By MTARARAT

Tomato Chicken Skewers
Dinner

Tomato Chicken Skewers

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak 8 wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
  2. 2 Stir together tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and rosemary in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat evenly.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to medium heat.
  4. 4 Thread chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the skewers and place on a broiler rack.
  5. 5 Spoon over any remaining glaze and cook under the preheated hot broiler, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary.

By Babs35

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil
Dinner

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in an airtight container; cover and shake vigorously until well combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Shake oil mixture well and divide between dipping dishes.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Dad's Spaghetti
Dinner

Dad's Spaghetti

4.3

Prep
Cook
25 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until meat is brown. Drain. Return meat mixture to pan with tomato paste, tomato soup and water. Cook, stirring, until heated through and thickened, 5 to 15 minutes. Serve over cooked pasta.

By VICKI C

Worcestershire Ribs
Dinner

Worcestershire Ribs

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover a roasting pan with aluminum foil and place ribs into the pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, turning ribs halfway through.
  3. 3 While the ribs are cooking, stir tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, golden syrup, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Remove ribs from the oven and drain off fat. Drizzle sauce over ribs and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle red pepper and onion over ribs and continue to bake until meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Seafood Rick

Chipotle Cauliflower 'Rice'
Dinner

Chipotle Cauliflower 'Rice'

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse cauliflower in a blender until it is broken up and looks like rice.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower 'rice' and water in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet; saute over medium heat until slightly browned and softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in chipotle sauce, recaito, tomato paste, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

By Kristen Flowers

Instant Pot Beef-Stuffed Peppers
Dinner

Instant Pot Beef-Stuffed Peppers

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add olive oil to the inner liner of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add beef and onion to the hot oil and cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and drain.
  2. 2 Return beef and onion to the pot, still on Saute mode. Stir in water, tomato paste, and taco seasoning. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Fill bell peppers with the mixture.
  3. 3 Pour 1 cup of water into the inner liner; set trivet inside and place stuffed bell peppers on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By bdweld

In-a-Pinch Ketchup

In-a-Pinch Ketchup

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the tomato paste, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, salt, molasses, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over low heat; simmer gently until you get the consistency of ketchup, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt if necessary before serving.

By outnumbered

Quick Spaghetti Sauce

Quick Spaghetti Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a hot skillet, saute bell pepper and onion on medium-high for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute one more minute. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Place mixture in blender and blend until the desired level of chunkiness is achieved. Return to medium-low heat. Stir in tomato paste one tablespoon at a time until desired level of thickness is reached. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

By Jon