Dads Bolognese Meat Sauce

This sauce is very different than the other bolognese already listed. It takes a little work, but after you make it once or twice it is really easy… and SO GOOD! My dad used to make it for us almost every weekend, and now I make it for my family!

Step: 1

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble very finely and set aside.

Step: 2

In a food processor, chop the carrots, onion and ham.

Step: 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in carrot mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked beef, beef broth, tomato paste, lemon zest, bay leaves, basil and nutmeg. Simmer over lowest heat, partially covered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step: 4

Immediately before serving, stir in cream and mix well.

Per Serving: 469 calories; protein 28g; carbohydrates 12.8g; fat 34.3g; cholesterol 129.1mg; sodium 1092.6mg.

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