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Beef & Mushroom Bolognese
Serves 2
Ingredients
30ml olive oil
1 onion, peeled & chopped
1 carrot, peeled & chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 sprigs thyme, woody stalks removed
250g beef mince
250g button mushrooms, sliced
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 cup beef stock
5ml sugar
5ml smoked paprika
salt & pepper to taste
freshly cooked pasta like spaghetti, to serve
fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Method
1 Heat the oil in a medium pot, then add the onion and carrot. Fry over medium-high heat until soft but not brown yet. Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the thyme leaves.
2 Add the mince and mushrooms and fry, breaking up lumps with your wooden spoon. Fry until the mixture starts to catch on the bottom – about 10-15 minutes, then add the tomatoes, stock, sugar, paprika and stir well. Season with salt & pepper, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours), stirring now and then.
3 Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over freshly cooked pasta, scattered with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.