Homemade Beef Bolognese
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef We used 93/7.
- ½ cup white onion diced
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup carrots finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth or red wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot over low-medium heat. Add olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, and ground beef.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef, ½ cup white onion, ¼ cup carrots, ¼ cup celery
- Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the beef. Add the oregano, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Just before the beef browns completely, add the garlic.1 tablespoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 4 garlic cloves, Salt and pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Continue to cook until the vegetables soften and beef is browned.
- After the beef is cooked through (drain the grease if desired), pour in the beef broth or wine. Use the wooden spoon to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan.1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and add the basil and heavy cream. Stir to combine, and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup fresh basil
- Serve over linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, or other long pasta. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 cup of beef bolognese. Furthermore, the count does NOT include the pasta noodles and bread shown in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Beef Bolognese
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
233
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
321
mg
13
%
Potassium
561
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1135
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
71
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
