Nitrate & Nitrite Free Whole30 Bolognese Sauce
Total time1 hr 30 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time1 hr 10 min
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so it does not brown.
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