Ragu Bolognese Recipe

Name: Ragu Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef; 18 to 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; Salt; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 beef bouillon cube, optional; 1 tablespoon tomato paste, diluted with 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
18 to 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt
1 cup whole milk
1/2 beef bouillon cube, optional
1 tablespoon tomato paste, diluted with 1/2 cup water

1
In a heavy-bottomed deep pot, combine butter and olive oil.
2
Place over low heat until butter has melted.
3
Add carrots, celery and onion, and mix well.
4
Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
5
Add beef, nutmeg and salt to taste.
6
Stir well with a wooden spoon to break up meat.
7
Cover pot, and allow to simmer until beef is lightly cooked but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Add milk, and cover.
9
Cook over the lowest possible heat, stirring occasionally, until there is almost no liquid, about 45 minutes.
10
If using bouillon, dissolve it in tomato paste mixture.
11
Add tomato paste to pot, stir well and continue cooking over very low heat for an additional 45 minutes.
12
Serve over tagliatelle, tortellini or other pasta with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

565

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ragu 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.

Ragu Bolognese

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