BOLOGNESE
Bolognese, the dreamy (and easy) Italian meat sauce, pairs with more than pasta. Work it into baked potatoes, bell peppers, rice, or nachos!
Ingredient
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided ($0.56)
- 1 medium onion, diced ($0.38)
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided ($0.01)
- 2 stalks celery, diced ($0.48)
- 1 large carrot, diced ($0.18)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.11)
- 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 ($5.49)
- 1/4 tsp pepper ($0.01)
- 1 cup milk ($0.23)
- 1 cup wine (red or white) ($1.14)
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes ($1.69)
Direction
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Place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add butter to the pan. When the butter foams, add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sautée until translucent.
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Add the celery and carrot and sautée for two minutes, until they have softened some.
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Next, add the garlic and sautée until fragrant, about 1 minute
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Add the ground beef and pepper. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
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Once the beef has browned, add the milk, wine, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir occasionally and simmer until the liquid has evaporated completely.
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Add the crushed tomatoes. Mix until incorporated. Lower the heat as soon as the tomatoes come up to a boil.
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Cook, uncovered, for 3 hours. Stir occasionally. If the sauce dries out, stir in a half cup of water. Once it is finished, taste for salt and pepper.
