Beef Bolognese

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 small Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 800 g Crushed Tomatoes
• 250 ml Beef Broth
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery to create a soffritto.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced vegetables until softened, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then add the dried oregano.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper before serving over your choice of pasta.