This three meat ragu is a delicious and comforting sauce that will have your mouth watering. The dish is made of a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal that is simmered in a rich tomato sauce with herbs, wine, and vegetables. The ground meats are cooked until they are tender and juicy, and the sauce is cooked until it is thick and flavorful. Serve it on creamy polenta or pasta for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
8 oz ground beef
8 oz ground veal
8 oz bulk sweet Italian sausage or ground pork
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 shallot, chopped fine
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Pepper
1 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes, pureed.
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp oregano
8 basil leave, torn into small pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
Method
In a dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the beef, veal, sausage or pork and cook until no longer pink.
Add the carrot, shallot, garlic, and oregano, reduce heat to medium, and cook until carrots are softened, about 10 minutes.
Add the red wine and the tomato paste, mix well, and cook an additional 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, and a pinch of pepper, and simmer until you are ready to serve with pasta.
