Paleo Ground Beef Bolognese Sauce
There are many interpretations for Bolognese sauce and this is just one Paleo-friendly version. The ground beef pasta sauce is simmered for hours and therefore requires a long time commitment, but the effort definitely shines through in the final result. Since it does take so long, this recipe makes a large batch, good for leftovers...
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion coarsely chopped
- 1 large carrot coarsely chopped
- 2 stalks celery coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs thyme
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Place the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in a food processor and pulse to finely chop. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 12-15 minutes until beginning to brown, stirring frequently.
- Add the beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes until browned. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the red wine to the pan and cook 5 more minutes.
- Add enough water to the pan until it covers the meat mixture by an inch. Add the bay leaves and thyme and stir. Bring to a low simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 3 hours. Stir the sauce occasionally and check to see if it needs more water. Adjust seasonings to taste. Discard the bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Ground Beef Bolognese Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
70
mg
23
%
Sodium
351
mg
15
%
Potassium
887
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
2087
IU
42
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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