READY IN 40 mins

Garbage Plate Sauce

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"Meat sauce with a wonderful blend of spices to pour over your choice of meat, macaroni salad, or home fries. A Rochester, New York original and a must-have. Add diced onions, ketchup, and mustard if desired." — Mrs. Jones

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Transfer the cooked beef to a blender and blend until the meat is finely minced. Bring the minced beef, water, vinegar, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, allspice, cloves, cumin, thyme, and cinnamon to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat; cook for at least 30 minutes, adding water as needed to keep the mixture moist and gravy-like.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 09, 2009

Mrs Jones must be a Rochester, NY native. All the right ingredients, I just like mine with a lot more chili powder and cayenne. Personal thing. I also add a 1/2 cup of beef broth in place of water initially.

—Ancatdub

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 12, 2012

This recipe turned out horrific. I was so looking forward to it but the vinegar was still present even after the full cooking time and then some. Also the cinnamon, allspice and clove mix was just too over powering. I wish I could have some how saved it by doctoring it up but the combination of spices were too strong.

—dragonfly22

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23 Ratings

Apr 12, 2010

I'm from Rochester, NY and this is very good hot sauce. I add about a 1/2 cup frank's Red Hot. Thanks for sharing.

—COOKINGDIVA

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Jul 05, 2011

I am from Rochester, and living in New Jersey now, I get cravings for garbage plates!!! This sauce is perfect!!! I am going to make this very regularly and have it on hand constantly! Must eat with mac salad, homefries, cheeseburger or hot dogs!!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! My husband also thanks you :)

—Rachel Miesch

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Apr 05, 2011

This was pretty good. All the spices were a bit different with the beef but still good. I have never had a "garbage plate" so I had to google it to see what to make with it. I chose to do home fries, cheeseburgers and macaroni salad. Adding ketchup and mustard were the final touch.

—Daisy K

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Aug 10, 2010

My husband, a Rochester native, introduced me to the garbage plate sauce. I haven't had a garbage plate yet, but I love this sauce smothered on eggs and Zweigle white hots (another Rochester delicacy) or any hot dog. This recipe looks, smells, and tastes like the original from what I can tell. I suppose I'd have to eat them side by side to know for sure. It's so easy - barely any prep - and freezes well, too! The only thing I did differently is used less water than called for in the recipe. I didn't pour it all in at once, adding 1/2 cup at a time until I reached the consistency I like. It's yummy!

—adonai2me

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Sep 16, 2011

Amazing. I forgot the vinegar, but it still tasted awesome. I also added jalapenos

—bwolf

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Apr 21, 2010

This was so good! Being from Rochester, I was skeptical, but I wanted to give it a try. Yummy! It tastes better at Vic & Irv's and NT only because I don't have to make it myself or do the dishes!

—SKaterle

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Nutrition

Calories
104 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
0.9 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
6.8 g
10%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
9.6 g
19%

Sodium
183 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Garbage Plate Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 104
Calories from Fat: 61

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g 10 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
Sodium 183mg 7 %
** Potassium 139mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.9g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 9.6g 19 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 32 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 3 %

* 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.