Homemade mix for goulashes, sauces and pizza – without cooking or canning, ready in a few minutes

Homemade mix for goulashes, sauces and pizza – without cooking or canning, ready in a few minutes recept

Name: Homemade mix for goulashes, sauces and pizza – without cooking or canning, ready in a few minutes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 kg tomatoes; 300 g garlic (peeled); 50 g salt

Easy to prepare
6 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 18. 12. 2025

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A quick base of tomatoes and garlic without cooking or canning. Only 3 ingredients, exact procedure, yield, times and storage tips. Great for goulashes, sauces, marinades and for pizza.

When you want to „pull something from the pantry“ that will boost the flavor of goulashes, sauces and pizza, this raw tomato-garlic mix is a treasure. No cooking or canning – just blend, fill into sterilized jars and store in the cold. The salt together with the garlic stabilize the mix and you get a universal base that significantly shortens cooking time on a weekday.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

2 kg tomatoes
300 g garlic (peeled)
50 g salt

Preparation procedure

Preparation and grinding Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems and cut into quarters. Peel the garlic. Grind everything in a meat grinder or blend until smooth (blender/food processor). Stir in the salt and mix well.
Jars Prepare sterilized jars and lids (boil for 10 min, or sterilize in the oven/microwave). Fill heat-resistant jars with the mixture up to the neck, wipe the rims clean and close tightly.
Storage Store in a cool, dark pantry/cellar. After opening keep refrigerated and consume within 7–10 days.

How to use the mix

Goulash/braised meats: 2–4 tablespoons for 4 servings, add at the start of braising.
Tomato sauces: base for pasta – sauté onion, stir in 3–5 tablespoons of the mix, let it become fragrant, add a little liquid and cook briefly.
Pizza sauce: Mix 2–3 tablespoons with oregano/basil and a drizzle of olive oil, spread on the crust.
Marinades: mix with oil, herbs and paprika/pepper.

Total preparation time

Ingredient prep: 10–15 min
Grinding/blending and filling: 15–20 min
Sterilizing jars: 10 min (concurrent)
Total: approx. 30–40 minutes

Number of jars / yield

approx. 6–7 jars of 300 ml (depending on the juiciness of the tomatoes)

Conclusion

The universal tomato-garlic mix is a great shortcut to bold flavor – in goulash, sauces and on pizza. Be diligent about cleanliness and sterilized jars; after opening store in the refrigerator. Prefer a higher acidity? Add a drop of vinegar or lemon when cooking the dish. Once you try the mix, it will quickly become a staple in your pantry.