Bolognese
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter (divided, $0.56)
- 1 medium onion (diced, $0.70)
- 1/2 tsp salt (divided, $0.01)
- 2 ribs celery (diced, $0.20)
- 1 large carrot (diced, $0.11)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, $0.08*)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20, $4.98**)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.01)
- 1 cup milk ($0.18)
- 1 cup wine (red or white $1.14)***)
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes ($1.69****)
Instructions
- 1
Place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add butter to the pan. When the butter foams, add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sautée until translucent.
- 2
Add the celery and carrot and sautée for two minutes, until they have softened some.
- 3
Next, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the ground beef and pepper. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Once the beef has browned, add the milk, wine, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir occasionally and simmer until the liquid has evaporated completely, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Add the crushed tomatoes. Mix until incorporated. Lower the heat as soon as the tomatoes come up to a simmer.
- 7
Cook, uncovered, for 3 hours. Stir occasionally. If the sauce dries out, stir in a half cup of water. Once it is finished, taste for salt and pepper.
