Meat Sauce (Bolognese) with Plenty of Vegetables

Name: Meat Sauce (Bolognese) with Plenty of Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Ground beef; 1 Onion; 1 Carrot; 2 Eggplants - small Japanese type; 4 Fresh shiitake mushrooms; 2 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 50 ml Red wine; 1 can Whole canned tomatoes; 1 Soup stock cube; 1 leaf Bay leaf (laurel); 1 dash Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce

Servings: persons

200 grams Ground beef
1 Onion
1 Carrot
2 Eggplants - small Japanese type
4 Fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 clove Garlic
2 tbsp Olive oil
50 ml Red wine
1 can Whole canned tomatoes
1 Soup stock cube
1 leaf Bay leaf (laurel)
1 dash Salt and pepper
2 tbsp Ketchup
1 tbsp Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce

1
Mince the onion and carrot.
2
Cut the carrot, eggplants, and mushrooms into 1 cm cubes and set aside.
3
Heat olive oil and garlic into a pan.
4
Once fragrant, add the onions, carrot, eggplant, and mushrooms and cook.
5
Once the vegetables have wilted, add the ground beef and cook.
6
Once the meat has browned, add the red wine and boil.
7
Add the canned tomato and soup stock, and mix well.
8
Add the bay leaf, cover with a lid and boil for 15 minutes.
9
(Be sure to check on it occasionally, stirring from the bottom.)
10
Stop the heat and add salt and pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to flavor.
11
(Please keep an eye on the pan and adjust as necessary.)
12
When eating this with pasta, top with powdered cheese, garlic powder, or parsley etc to perfect it.
13
Be sure to remove the bay leaf before eating.
14
Leave it overnight and it becomes more delicious.
15
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.

288

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Ground beef, 1 Onion, 1 Carrot, 2 Eggplants - small Japanese type, and more.

Yes, Meat Sauce (Bolognese) with Plenty of Vegetables 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!