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Homemade Bolognese

Homemade Bolognese

by Eddie McDonald

Everyone has their own version of this classic recipe – now try ours! It’s deliberately simple to ensure the full, rich flavour of the minced steak shines through. With a hint of wintery warmth added through aromatic bay and clove spice, this Bolognese will turn a panful of store-cupboard spaghetti into an utterly delicious meal. Go on – bring a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to a dark, January night!

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SERVINGS

PREPARATION TIME

15 MINS

COOKING TIME

50 MINS

Ingredients

440g Minced Steak

1 carrot (finely diced), chopped

1 stalk of celery (finely diced)

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp tomato purée

150ml wine or beef stock

1 400g tin (chopped) tomatoes

1 bay leaf

1 clove

salt and pepper to season

Homemade Bolognese

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot. Add 440g Minced Steak and sear it for 5-6 minutes
Add 1 carrot (finely diced), 1 stalk celery (finely diced), 1 onion (chopped), 1 garlic clove (chopped) and 1 tbsp tomato purée then braise for a further five minutes, stirring continuously
Deglaze with 150ml wine or beef stock and add 1 tin (chopped) tomatoes, 1 bay leaf and 1 clove
Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes until nearly all the liquid has evaporated
Season to taste with salt and pepper
Serve with spaghetti, tagliatelle or pappardelle, sprinkling with chopped parsley and freshly grated parmesan

CHEF'S TIP
For an extra tasty twist, add 3-4 rashers of chopped dry-cured Smoked Streaky Bacon to the pot at the same time as you do the mince.

This twist will in fact bring your finished Bolognese closer to the original Italian recipe from Bologna, where pancetta was traditionally included with the beef.

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Homemade Bolognese

by Eddie McDonald

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