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Pre-heat a large, heavy saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.
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Add Ground Beef and Pork, brown meat until no longer pink. Break up large pieces and occasionally stir (7 - 10 minutes).
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Transfer meat to a plate or bowl. Wipe saucepan with a paper towel.
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Lower heat to medium-low and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the heavy saucepan.
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Add diced carrots and chopped onions to the pan, cook until vegetables are slightly soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 2 - 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and continue stirring for another minute.
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Add cooked ground meat back into the saucepan. Mix together with vegetables.
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Combine and stir in crushed tomatoes, 1 cup of beef broth, oregano, salt and black pepper.
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Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering lower heat to low, cover saucepan leaving a small opening let steam escape and help the sauce cook down.
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Simmer the sauce for at least 1 hour (I like to simmer for about 2 hours), stirring every 10 - 15 minutes.
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NOTE: Add additional beef broth if sauce starts to thicken too much for your taste.
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Give the sauce a taste and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve Bolognese Sauce over your favorite pasta homemade or box (Pappardelle, Fettuccine, Spaghetti, or whatever you have on hand).
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Garnish with Shaved (or grated) Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Chopped Parsley.
