Sugar-free Maple Meat Sauce

Sugar-free Maple Meat Sauce

Ingredients

* 2 cups water
* 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* 1 teaspoon ground mustard
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup

Directions

* In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the onion is tender. Stir in the syrup; cook until heated through. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Stir before using.

Yield: 3-1/2 cups.