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© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Beet Beef Bolognese
 

Tags: Dairy Free Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

1 hour

Time
Estimate
1 hour

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Gluten
Free?
Yes

Winter

Typical
Season
Winter

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Winter

Beet Beef Bolognese

 

Great way to sneak beats into a classic Italian standard as well as reduce the traditional amount of beef. This can all be tossed in a crockpot or sped up in a pressure cooker. The more time you have to let it cook the better as it all melts together. Serve on top of pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely minced
  • 1 lb beet, about, peel and shred
  • 8 ounces beef
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 28 ounces roasted crushed tomatoes, can
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried italian herbs, more or less to your personal taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Serving Size: 4 People

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Preparation Instructions

Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onions and saute until softened about 5 minutes. Add the beets, saute for 2-3 more minutes.

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the ground beef, increase the temperature to medium-high. Sear the beef, break it apart until it is cooked through— for about 10-15 minutes.

Pour in the red wine, crushed tomatoes and garlic. Once it begins to bubble like lava, reduce the temperature to medium. Simmer for at least 20 more minutes. Longer if you have the time.

Stir occasionally and add the Italian herbs, a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes if desired.

For a crockpot:
Skip all the sauteing and toss the ingredients in a crockpot. Set on high heat for 6-8 hours or low heat for 8-10.

For a smoother sauce, simply puree part of the sauce in a blender or with an immersion blender.