Ingredients
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1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 ½ cups water, divided, or more as needed
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ground black pepper to taste
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2 medium red potatoes, cubed
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10 baby carrots, or more to taste, cubed
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6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
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½ cup raisins, or more to taste
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1 ½ (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce with salt (such as Contadina®)
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½ medium orange bell pepper, diced
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4 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add beef and 1/2 cup water; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with black pepper and add more water as needed; do not let beef dry out.
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Add potatoes, carrots, and 3 tablespoons soy sauce; cook for 4 minutes, adding more water if mixture is too dry. Add raisins and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, again adding water as needed.
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Pour in one can tomato sauce. Fill the can with water and swirl to remove excess sauce; pour into the saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 can sauce until combined. Add more water as needed to create a saucy but not soupy consistency.
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Stir in bell pepper, sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed so sauce does not dry out, until all vegetables are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 488 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 488 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 1332mg | 58% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 20g | |
| Protein 29g | 57% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 13% |
| Calcium 44mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 1009mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
