This is a classic bolognese recipe. We've given it a twist by adding lentils for extra fibre and to lower the cost. Lentils are a great way to bulk out recipes.
SERVES4
TIME TO MAKE1 - 2 hours
MEAL TYPEDinner
TIME TO MAKE1 - 2 hours
MEAL TYPEDinner
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- Method
- Ingredients
- Nutrition Facts
Method
- Heat oil in a large pot and gently saute the diced onion, carrot and celery until soft and lightly browned in a large pot
- Add mince and stir constantly to break up and brown evenly
- Add all other ingredients
- Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer
- Simmer gently for approximately 1 hour.
You could serve this bolognese on pasta or as a base for cottage pie.
1tsp
oil
1
small carrot
1/2
medium onion, diced
1
stick celery, diced
250g
lean beef mince
2
cans canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1/2cup
dried red lentils
1tsp
dried mixed herbs
1tsp
vinegar
1/2cup
water
pinch
ground pepper
Per serve
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Energy
974kJ
-
Total Fat
4.4g
-
Saturated Fat
1.2g
-
Total Carbohydrate
29.9g
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Sugars
12.5g
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Dietary Fibre
6.9g
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Protein
22.0g
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Sodium
66mg
Method
- Heat oil in a large pot and gently saute the diced onion, carrot and celery until soft and lightly browned in a large pot
- Add mince and stir constantly to break up and brown evenly
- Add all other ingredients
- Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer
- Simmer gently for approximately 1 hour.
You could serve this bolognese on pasta or as a base for cottage pie.
