Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes
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Servings: 8

6 large tomatoes - peeled, cored, and chopped
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped sweet onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch


Gather all ingredients.

Cook and stir tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and continue to cook until bell pepper and onion are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper.

Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl.

Stir into the skillet. Simmer tomato mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

Cook’s Note
Serve this as a side dish for chicken, ham, or fish.