Hearty Beef And Porcini Mushroom Tomato Sauce

Name: Hearty Beef And Porcini Mushroom Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped finely; 2 -4 teaspoons dryed chili flakes (or to taste); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms (rinsed and soaked in hot water); 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 3/4 lb ground pork; 2/3 cup 18% table cream (or use half and half cream); 3/4 cup red wine; 1/2 teaspoon allspice (can use more to taste); 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped (undrained); salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped finely
2 -4 teaspoons dryed chili flakes (or to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dried porcini mushrooms (rinsed and soaked in hot water)
3/4 lb lean ground beef
3/4 lb ground pork
2/3 cup 18% table cream (or use half and half cream)
3/4 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon allspice (can use more to taste)
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
salt and black pepper

1
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
2
Add in onions, carrots, celery and dried chili flakes; saute for about 8 minutes adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes.
3
Add in the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
4
Drain the porcini mushrooms (RESERVING the liquid).
5
Add in mushrooms, beef and pork; cook stirring with a wooden spoon until the meat is browned (the meat must be browned, about 10-12 minutes) drain fat.
6
Add in cream; cook for about 5 minutes.
7
Add in wine, reserved mushroom water and allspice; cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add in the tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes with liquid; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally (make certain to uncover the last hour or so of cooking to reduce and thicken the sauce).
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste and add in a couple teaspoons sugar if needed.

771

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Hearty Beef And Porcini Mushroom Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!