Whole30 Bolognese Sauce As seen on The Defined Dish Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 0 seconds Prep Time 0 seconds Cook Time 0 seconds Rating 4 out of 5 stars (1) Ingredients 4 oz. thinly sliced pancetta, diced1/2 lb. ground veal (If you can't find ground veal, just use 1.5 lbs. ground beef)1 lb. ground beef1 carrot, finely diced1 stalk of celery, finely diced1 small yellow onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. olive oil1/4 tsp. dried thyme1 bayleaf32oz. can San Marzano Whole Tomatoes15oz. can tomato sauce1 cup chicken brothsalt and pepper, to taste Calories ItalianDinnerSautéingIntermediateHealthyVegetablesPaleoTraditionalSavoryMeatMain Courses ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete Step 1 Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium high heat in dutch oven or in a large skillet with deep sides. Step 2 Add the pancetta and cook until slightly crisp and the fat has rendered, about 3-4 minutes. Step 3 Add the diced onion, carrot, celery and continue to saute until very tender and even turn slightly brown on the edges, about 8 minutes. Step 4 Add the ground beef and the ground veal, breaking it up with the back of your spoon, brown meat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. While your meat is cooking, season it with salt and pepper, to taste. Step 5 Add in the garlic and let cook for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn. Step 6 Pour in the san marzano tomatoes (with their juices) and, again, using the back of your spoon press against them so that they break open (now, as you cook they will continue to fall apart and become one with the sauce). Also add in your cup of chicken broth at this time. Step 7 Add in another pinch or so of salt and pepper, the thyme, and the bay leaf. Also add in the tomato sauce at this time. Let the sauce come to a boil, then turn it down to low (it should still be simmering). Cover and let cook for 1 hour. Step 8 After an hour is up, uncover and let it continue to cook, uncovered, for 1 more hour. It should be simmering the entire time (you may need to turn your heat up to med-low depending on your stovetop), and stir it occasionally so that it doesn't burn on the bottom. During this time, it should reduce into a nice, thick sauce. Step 9 When ready to serve, remove bay leaf and toss. Taste and add salt and pepper if you think it needs it. Serve over spiralized zucchini or whatever spiralized veggie your prefer! Enjoy!
