Traditional Bolognese sauce

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 6 ounces pancetta chopped finely
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 11 ounces large onion finely chopped
• 2 ounces celery stalks finely chopped
• 6 ounces carrots finely chopped
• 5 garlic cloves grated or finely chopped
• 1 cup white wine or red if you prefer
• 37 ounces good quality can tomato puree
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup beef stock

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 250mins
Adapted from culinaryginger.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
To a large, heavy saucepan add the oil and butter over medium-high heat.
When the butter is melted and bubbly, add the beef, pork, pancetta, salt, pepper. Brown, breaking up the meat while cooking.
When the meat is browned, add the onion, celery and carrots, mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the wine, stir and allow to cook and reduce slightly for about 3 minutes.
Add the tomato purée, milk, stock and mix well.

Partially cover and simmer for 4 hours, stirring often to prevent it sticking to the bottom. If any fat rises to the top, use a spoon to skim it off.
When done, taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste.