Easy Bolognese Recipe
A classic Bolognese sauce made with beef, vegetables, and a touch of red wine.
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- •1 1/2 kg Minced beef
- •1 Onionfinely diced
- •1 stalk Celeryfinely diced
- •2 Carrotsfinely diced
- •2 Garlic clovescrushed
- •2 Bay leaves
- •1 sprig Thymegenerous sprig
- •1/4 tube Tomato puree
- •500 ml Red wine(optional)
- •Olive oilfor cooking
- •1 Beef stock pot
- •500-600 ml Water
- 1
Finely dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Crush the garlic cloves.
5 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan and add the diced vegetables and garlic. Cook without coloring to release natural sweetness.
10 min
- 3
Add minced beef to the pan and cook with vegetables to render fat and evaporate water content.
10 min
- 4
Add tomato puree and mix well with the meat.
5 min
- 5
Pour in red wine and let it evaporate completely.
10 min
- 6
Add water and beef stock pot. Stir to combine.
5 min
- 7
Add bay leaves and thyme. Let the sauce simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
2h 0m
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