Bolognese Recipe

By AuntieGooper

savory Italian meat sauce

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups chopped onion
• 2/3 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 pound ground beef, extra lean
• 1/2 pound lean ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground veal $
• 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes $
• 1 cup dry red wine $
• 1 cup lower-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add beef, pork, and veal to vegetable mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until browned; stir to crumble. Drain meat mixture; place in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Freezer Tip: The beauty of bolognese? It freezes well. Make it ahead to have on hand for busy weeknights.