Easy Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Make the ultimate complement to your pasta with this Easy Homemade Bolognese—savory beef and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 spears celery finely chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 can whole tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- 2 cups beef stock
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large heavy-based skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Add the ground beef and brown for 8-10 minutes, using a spoon to break it up as it cooks.
- Remove the browned beef and set aside.
- Drizzle the rest of the olive oil in the pan. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Return the ground beef to the pan, along with the tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, beef stock, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Stir the sauce occasionally and use your spoon to break up the whole tomatoes. If the sauce is too thick, pour in a little more water or stock.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 439mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3581IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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