Bolognese

Name: Bolognese
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

19 ingredients

2 steps

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

Directions

1

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan; saute 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.
2

Freezer Tip: The beauty of bolognese? It freezes well. Make it ahead to have on hand for busy weeknights.