Healthy Bolognese on Toast
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- 9 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A quick, wholesome take on classic bolognese, this version packs a punch of flavor with lean beef, anchovy, and Worcestershire sauce, all simmered to a rich, concentrated sauce. The fresh carrots, celery, and onion add a bright, earthy note, making it a satisfying meal for any dinner table.
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Method
Slice the whole onion into strips and chop the carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the chopped vegetables, cooking until softened.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Vegetables soften and turn fragrant. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
Add the lean beef mince and cook until browned.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef is browned throughout. Break up larger clumps as it cooks.
Stir in the diced anchovy and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, letting the mixture reduce and flavors concentrate.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The liquid reduces and the mixture smells savory. Let the anchovy dissolve into the sauce.
Stir the tomato sauce into the meat and vegetable mixture in the pan.
Add a splash of hot sauce for extra heat, if desired.
Simmer the combined sauce mixture, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce thickens and clings to the mixture. Stir occasionally to keep it from sticking.
Serve the rich bolognese over toasted bread.
Tips while you cook
- Prep vegetables before heating
- Slice the onion and chop carrots, celery, and mince garlic before adding them to the pan.
- Brown the beef fully
- Add the lean beef mince after the vegetables soften and cook until browned before adding sauces.
- Simmer until thick
- After stirring in tomato and hot sauce, simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Bolognese, 3 ways
Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on beef, garlic cloves, tomatoes, onion and carrot.
- Finn Tonry40 min16 ingr.Only this one uses olive oil, anchovy fillets and capers
- Notorious Foodie30 min9 ingr.Only this one uses celery, anchovy and worcestershire sauce
- Nicki Georgiou6 hr 15 min15 ingr.Only this one uses balsamic, beef stock cubes and oregano
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