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Easy Freezer Ready Homemade Stewed Tomatoes Recipe

Elevate your cooking with this simple recipe for homemade stewed tomatoes! Perfect for freezing and adding a burst of fresh flavor to stews, casseroles, sauces, pasta dishes, and more. Skip the canned stuff and enjoy the superior taste of fresh, homemade stewed tomatoes. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to meet your needs. We'll guide you through making a batch of delicious stewed tomatoes that are far better than anything you'll find in a can. Plus, learn a quick trick for using fresh tomatoes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 103.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy Freezer Ready Homemade Stewed Tomatoes

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How to Make Easy Freezer Ready Homemade Stewed Tomatoes

  1. Peel and roughly chop 2 lbs fresh tomatoes (or use 2 (28 ounce) cans of whole peeled tomatoes, undrained). If using fresh tomatoes, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then peel and chop.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, breaking up the tomatoes slightly with a spoon or spatula.
  4. Reduce heat to low, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce (optional), and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
  6. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering tomatoes. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and taste, adjusting salt and sugar to your preference.
  8. Let the stewed tomatoes cool completely before transferring them to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

15g

Carbs

4g

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