Ground Beef

Versatile, flavorful and economical. Shape into burger patties, meatballs or meatloaf; or brown and crumble for a variety of dishes.

Other cuts that you can use for this recipe:

Ground Chuck

For best results use Certified Angus Beef^® brand

Comforting Beef Bolognese

Serves 8

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta & Rice Dishes

Bring the flavor of Italy to your table with this comforting Beef Bolognese. This authentic and traditional recipe is perfect for a weekend family meal.

Prep Time

15 mins

Other Time

Cook Time

1 hr 45 mins

Total Time

2 hrs

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef^® 90/10 ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces (3-4 slices) bacon, diced
1/2 cup dry red wine
6 ounces (1 small can) tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 cup milk
1 pound whole wheat fettuccine
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf Italian parsley
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions:

Heat large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add oil to coat pan. Cook onion, carrot and celery until onions start to become transparent, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, bacon and ground beef; break up and cook until no pink remains.
Add wine and stir 2 minutes, scraping any brown bits from bottom of pan. Add tomato paste, stock, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, simmering for 1 hour uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Heat milk in separate saucepan over medium heat until hot to the touch without boiling, 2-3 minutes. (or microwave milk for 1 1/2 minutes on high.) Stir milk into sauce about a 1/4 cup at a time until absorbed. Simmer, nearly covered, for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Combine pasta with half of the Bolognese sauce and parsley; then plate, topping with remaining sauce, parsley and grated cheese to taste.