Beef Bolognese (Spaghetti Bolognese) Recipe

spaghetti bolognese in blue bowl on black tray

Beef Bolognese (Spaghetti Bolognese) Recipe

Meaty and hearty Beef Bolognese Recipe sauce that's notorious for pasta dishes. Your family will be craving for seconds and thirds. Quick and easy recipe

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings Servings

Calories 51kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 ½ lb. Ground beef; we used 80% ground chuck beef
10 Oz. Mirepoix
8 Oz. Mushroom Crumble
4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano Leaves
2 tsp. Dried Basil Leaves
¼ Cup Worcestershire Sauce
28 Oz Crushed Tomatoes; about 1 lb. 12 oz.
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
½ tsp. Black Pepper
1 Bell Pepper; Any color
2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil
½ cup Heavy Cream
Cooked Pasta for serving
Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese for topping

Instructions

Start off by prepping the vegetables and sit them aside when you are done.
Next, cook the meat: In a large skillet or large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until just brown or no longer pink. This process will take up to 10 minutes. Be sure to break the ground beef down as it cooks.
Ground beef should first be browned in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Feel free to drain any extra fat after the steak is fully cooked, but it is not necessary.
Add in the veggies: Add the mirepoix and mushroom crumble. Mix well to combine, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes; stirring constantly.
Add in tomatoes, spices, and wine: Add the crushed tomatoes and mix well. Then add the spices including the sugar to season, herbs, and tomato paste. Use your spoon to break down the tomato paste as you go. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the red wine or red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook for additional 15 minutes (reduce the heat if needed). Be sure to stir occasionally to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Serve warm with zucchini noodles or pasta

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Notes

Wine: It is best to use wine that you enjoy drinking. The flavors of the wine will be more pronounced as the alcohol cooks off. A great alternative to wine is wine vinegar. It is low in alcohol but high in acidic flavor. If you don’t want to use wine, consider using broth.

Do I need to use cream: No. Using cream is optional. However, it does make the dish creamier.

Cheese alternative: If you do not want to use parmesan cheese, consider using Pecorino Romano, smoked gouda, and Gruyère.

Thicker beef Bolognese: If the beef Bolognese is too thick, consider adding about ½ cup pasta water (at a time) to thin it out.

*** Calories are estimated Per Serving

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