BOLOGNESE
Prep/Cooking Time: Longer Than 120 Minutes
Ingredients
- 6 Kilo Minced Beef
- 6 Kilo Minced Pork
- 2 cans Chopped tomatoes
- 250g Tomato paste
- 1 Bunch Basil
- 30g Thyme
- 30g Oregano
- 3-4 Pieces Parmesan skin
- 800g Carrot
- 800g Celery
- 800g Onion
- 150g Garlic
- 4-5 Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a thick bottomed pan over a high gas
- Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan
- Once the oil smokes add the beef and pork and leave to fry
- After a few minutes turn the meat to allow to color
- Keep turning every few minutes till all meat is browned
- Add to the pan the cleaned, peeled and chopped vegetables
- Stir in well and continue to cook, the veg will color a little and begin to soften
- Add the tomato paste and the herbs and mix through well
- Once well mixed add to the pan the chopped canned tomatoes and stir well
- Add a generous amount of slat and pepper
- Bring to a fast simmer then turn down to a slow simmer
- Cook over a low gas turning regularly for 3-4 hours
- Check the meat occasionally and the liquidity for tenderness and moisture
- If beginning to evaporate dry add a little water
- Once the meat is tender remove from the heat and season to taste
- Leave to cool on trays
- Once cold place in the fridge till needed
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