This thick chunky bolognese is loaded with ground beef, tomatoes and onions. It only takes 1 hour, which means it makes a quick and easy weeknight meal!
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepperto taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano, and basil. Allow garlic and herbs to permeate the oil, but do not allow them to burn.
Stir in the onions and mushrooms. Add a pinch of salt; sauté, until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender; about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 to minutes. DRAIN excess oil if necessary.
Next, add tomato paste and brown paste. Do not skip this step! Once the paste has browned, add tomatoes and juice. Stir making sure to scrape up all the wonderful browned bits off the bottom of the pan/pot.
Bring the sauce up to a simmer and add in bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and allow to simmer no less than 45 minutes (the longer you simmer, the better it will be).
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