USMC SOS for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 8 slices toast

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, basil, and sugar.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve the SOS over toast.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/8 of the recipe) contains:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Easy to make
• Perfect for a simple and satisfying meal
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "This SOS is so delicious and easy to make. I love the flavor of the tomatoes and chilies."
• "I've been looking for a good SOS recipe, and this one is perfect. It's so flavorful and hearty."
• "I made this SOS for my family and they loved it. It's now a regular dish in our house."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have diced tomatoes with green chilies, you can use regular diced tomatoes and add a few chopped jalapenos to the skillet.
• You can also add other vegetables to this SOS, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
• If you want a thicker SOS, you can cook it for longer or add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the skillet.