Bolognese Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 Onion, coarsely chopped; 2 Carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 Celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 1 tbsp Minced garlic; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 lb Ground beef; 12 oz Tomato paste; 2 cup Milk; 2 Bay leaves; 2 Sprigs of thyme; 1 as needed Water; 1 Salt; 1 Pepper

Servings: persons

1 Onion, coarsely chopped
2 Carrots, coarsely chopped
2 Celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp Minced garlic
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 lb Ground beef
12 oz Tomato paste
2 cup Milk
2 Bay leaves
2 Sprigs of thyme
1 as needed Water
1 Salt
1 Pepper

1
In a food processor, pulse onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until finely chopped.
2
Heat a moderate-sized Dutch oven (4 to 5 quarts) over medium-high heat.
3
Once hot, coat the bottom of the pan with two to three tablespoons of oil.
4
Once it is hot, add the chopped vegetables and season them generously with salt and pepper.
5
Cook the vegetables until they are evenly brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
6
Add the ground beef and seasoning again with salt and pepper.
7
Brown the beef well and again, dont rush this step.
8
Cook for another 15 minutes.
9
Add the tomato paste and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Add the milk, using it to scrape up any stuck bits in the pan.
11
Cook the milk until it has reduced by half, about 5 more minutes.
12
Add water to the pan until the water is about 1 inch above the meat.
13
Toss in the bay leaves and the bundle of thyme and stir to combine everything, bringing it to a low simmer.
14
Cook for 3 to 4 hours, and add water from time to time

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Onion, coarsely chopped, 2 Carrots, coarsely chopped, 2 Celery ribs, coarsely chopped, 1 tbsp Minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Bolognese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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