Beef Bolognese
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 6
- Cuisine
- American

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Captûre Merlot
- 2 cups beef or chicken stock
- 32 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
- pinch red chili flakes
- romano cheese and fresh basil (optional garnish)
- cooked pasta (optional, to serve)
Steps
- 1
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Stir in onions, garlic and carrots along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until veggies are tender, about 6-7 minutes.
- 2
Add sirloin to the pan along with a pinch of salt and pepper then begin breaking up with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle in the rosemary and oregano then continue cooking until beef is browned almost to the point of forming a crust.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste and heat until fragrant, about 45 seconds before stirring in the Captûre Merlot to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Add broth to the pan and stir well then add in the whole peeled tomatoes. Using scissors, carefully begin breaking down the tomatoes in to bite-sized chunks. Bring pan to a boil then reduce heat to low. Season with a pinch more salt and pepper then simmer for 20 minutes before serving over cooked pasta. Garnish with cheese and basil if you wish. Serve over pasta if you wish.
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