How to make bolognese sauce
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Luda huang
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 carrots peeled, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups beef stock
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
- 2 Tbsp scallions minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
In a large pot set over medium heat, add the oil and stir. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, and half of the salt and saute for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft.
Add the ground meat, stirring and breaking lumps with a wooden spoon between each addition. keep cooking the meat, stirring from time to time. You want the meat to caramelize and even become crispy in spots.
Add the tomato paste, beef broth, remaining salt and a generous grinding of black pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower to the lowest heat setting. Half-cover and simmer gently for 1 hours.
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 942mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5294IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg