Shelly's Recipe

Everyday Bolognese

Category: Sauces - Miscellaneous

2 tbs olive oil
2 onions, diced
2 carrots, grated
4 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
2 lbs ground beef
Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried marjoram
2 tsp dried basil
1 cup dry red wine
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 (28oz) cans crushed tomatoes
2 tbs tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tbs chopped fresh oregano or marjoram
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Heat oil in a large saucepan until sizzling hot and add onions. Reduce to medium and cook, stirring, until onions are cooked through, about 5 mins. Add carrots, stirring, until tender, 2-3 mins longer. Add garlic, stirring often, 1 min more.

Add beef, breaking it up, and season with salt & pepper to taste. Add dried herbs, stirring, until beef is cooked on the outside but still slightly pink inside, 4-5 mins more.

Add wine and vinegar and cook to reduce slightly, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom, about 2 mins. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine.

Stir in broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs before serving.