Stewed Tomatoes Recipe

Let the best flavors of homegrown tomatoes shine through with this tasty stewed tomatoes recipe. For a delicious side dish serve over rice or pasta.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 92kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

2½-3 lbs Roma tomatoes
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
½ cup finely diced green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 bay leaves
fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score the tomatoes on the non-stem end and carefully add the tomatoes to the boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Work in small batches. Plunge the tomatoes into an ice bath until cool. Using your hands, peel the tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion and bell pepper are soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, marjoram, and basil. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and bay leaves. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the tomatoes break down a bit.
Fish out the bay leaves. Add torn or chopped fresh basil and serve.

Notes

You can omit the brown sugar if needed, but it does help cut the acidity and enhance the flavor of the tomatoes.
Simmer the tomatoes until you like the consistency and flavor. The longer the simmer time, the more the tomatoes will break down and the saucier they will get.
Store stewed tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat at reduced power in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.

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