Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing healthy fats.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: lean ground beef

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is often less expensive and still flavorful.

Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to sauté mode.

Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, salt, thyme, oregano, and garlic to the pot; sauté until softened.

Add 1 pound of ground beef, 1 pound of ground pork, and 4 slices of cut-up bacon to the pot.

Use an immersion blender to crush the whole San Marzano tomatoes in the jar.

Add the crushed tomatoes, bone broth, and tomato paste to the pot; stir to combine.

Add chopped parsley and bay leaves to the mixture.

Close the Instant Pot, ensuring it is set to sealing, and pressure cook for 20 minutes.

After cooking, switch the Instant Pot back to sauté mode to reduce excess liquid for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.

Serve the Bolognese sauce over zucchini noodles.

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