DAD'S BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE

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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!

Provided by ALISONA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
7 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
4 slices ham
½ 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 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble very finely and set aside.
  • In a food processor, chop the carrots, onion and ham.
  • 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.
  • Immediately before serving, stir in cream and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1092.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Deka hussein Shiraaye
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I made this sauce last night and it was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Sasiwimon Niparut
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This is a delicious and easy Bolognese sauce recipe. I love that it uses simple ingredients and that it doesn't take long to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Don
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is always tender. I love serving this sauce over pasta or polenta.


Fanta Sanneh
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This is a great recipe for a classic Bolognese sauce. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Bolognese sauce.


Shardai Duckett
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I made this sauce last night and it was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Tony Huisman
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This is a delicious and easy Bolognese sauce recipe. I love that it uses simple ingredients and that it doesn't take long to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasir Abdullahi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is always tender. I love serving this sauce over pasta or polenta.


Ali Amir10
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This is a great recipe for a classic Bolognese sauce. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Bolognese sauce.


Bakang Molefe
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I made this sauce last night and it was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Josiah Jackson
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This is a delicious and easy Bolognese sauce recipe. I love that it uses simple ingredients and that it doesn't take long to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Amelia Santora
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is always tender. I love serving this sauce over pasta or polenta.


Prem Nepali
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This is a great recipe! The sauce is very flavorful and the meat is tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Bolognese sauce.


chikamso okafor
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


faisal Nadeem4497
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This is the best Bolognese sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and rich, and the meat is so tender. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.