Bolognese Sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Broth can add flavor without alcohol.

Mince 4 cloves of garlic.

Dice 2 shallots.

Dice 1 onion.

Dice 2 carrots and 2 celery stalks, cutting them in half lengthwise first.

Chop Panetta.

In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil on high heat.

Add the chopped Panetta and cook until golden brown.

Caramelize the ground meats (pork, lamb, and beef) in batches until dark brown, stirring and breaking up lumps; transfer to a bowl after each batch.

Switch to medium heat and add garlic and shallots to the pot, followed by onion, carrots, and celery; stir and cook for about 15 minutes until softened.

Add the caramelized meat back to the pot and mix; cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Pour in white wine, scrape the bottom of the pot, and season with salt and pepper; cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.

Add milk, San Marzano tomatoes, and beef stock; mix well and bring to a boil.

Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven; braise at 400°F for about 2 to 4 hours.

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