Dad's Bolognese Meat Sauce |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 145 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This sauce is very different than the other bolognese already listed. It takes a little work, but after you make it once or twice it is really easy... and SO GOOD! My dad used to make it for us almost every weekend, and now I make it for my family! Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef |
7 carrots, coarsely chopped |
1 small white onion, chopped |
4 slices ham |
1/2 cup butter |
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 lemon, zested |
2 bay leaves |
1 pinch dried basil |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg |
1 tablespoon heavy cream |
Directions:
1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble very finely and set aside.
2. In a food processor, chop the carrots, onion and ham.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in carrot mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked beef, beef broth, tomato paste, lemon zest, bay leaves, basil and nutmeg. Simmer over lowest heat, partially covered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Immediately before serving, stir in cream and mix well.
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