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Basic Beef Bolognese

Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens



List of Ingredients



• 2 pounds lean ground beef
  
• 3 medium onions, chopped
  
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
  
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  
• ½ cup dark beer or beef broth
  
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, crushed
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  






Instructions



1. In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onions, carrots, celery and garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until browned. Drain off fat.
   
   
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, beer, Italian seasoning, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and red pepper. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes more, stirring often. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
   
   
3. Divide sauce into 1-cup or 2-cup portions in airtight freezer containers. Let cool 30 minutes before covering. Freeze up to 6 months. Thaw before using.
   
   Makes about 10 cups.
   
   
   • QUICK THAW
   Thaw in microwave at 30% power (medium-low) for 5 to 6 minutes for 1-cup portion, or 10 to 12 minutes for 2-cup portion, stirring halfway through.