basque-tomato-sauce-5479.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham; saut\u00e9 until golden, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer ham to small bowl.",
        "Add 1 tablespoon oil to saucepan. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and Sherry. Bring to simmer. Cover partially; simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in ham. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before using)."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3 tablespoons olive oil",
        "4 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch pieces",
        "1 cup diced onion",
        "1 cup diced green bell peppers",
        "4 garlic cloves, chopped",
        "1/2 teaspoon dried thyme",
        "1 bay leaf",
        "2 28-ounce cans chopped diced tomatoes in juice, drained",
        "3/4 cup dry Sherry"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Sauce",
        "Onion",
        "Tomato",
        "Saut\u00e9",
        "Ham",
        "Bell Pepper",
        "Summer",
        "Simmer"
    ],
    "title": "Basque Tomato Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/basque-tomato-sauce-5479"
}