Here’s a new take on an old favourite. This Bolognese has got lots more sauce than a traditional recipe thanks to the secret ingredient – chicken stock.
Now while you might think of using beef stock with beef mince, the chicken stock works really well at giving a depth of flavour without being too overpowering.
The lemon juice and zest added at the end really lifts the flavours of this dish – be sure not to leave it out.
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Super Saucy Bolognese
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Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions finely chopped 2 tsp Minced Garlic 2 bay leaves 2 carrots very finely chopped and diced 2 celery sticks finely diced 500 g lean beef mince Salt and pepper to taste 400 g tin of diced tomatoes 4 tbsp tomato paste 1 litre chicken stock ¼ cup basil or parsley leaves to serve Juice and zest of ½ a lemon to serve 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese to serve
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions finely chopped 2 tsp Minced Garlic 2 bay leaves 2 carrots very finely chopped and diced 2 celery sticks finely diced 500 g lean beef mince Salt and pepper to taste 400 g tin of diced tomatoes 4 tbsp tomato paste 1 litre chicken stock ¼ cup basil or parsley leaves to serve Juice and zest of ½ a lemon to serve 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese to serve
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Instructions
Heat a large frying pan over med/high heat.
Warm the oil up and fry the onions, garlic, bay leaves, carrots and celery for around 5 minutes.
Brown the mince, stirring regularly and breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon.
Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and stock.
Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook, uncovered, for 90 minutes.
When ready to serve, drizzle over the lemon juice and zest.
Rip up the basil or parsley leaves and throw them over the Bolognese too.
Serve with the grated Parmesan cheese.
This Bolognese recipe can be served in so many ways, and here are a few ideas.
With your favourite pasta
With a crunchy green salad
As a topping for a baked potato (sweet potato is great for this)
As a filling in a wrap
With melted cheese on top as a burrito
With some cous cous or brown rice
As a base for some home made nachos
Enjoy!