Hidden Veg Bolognese

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Makes: 4–6 • Prep Time: 15 Minutes • Cook Time: 30 Minutes

I N G R E D I E N T S

For the doug

• 500 g beef mince

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 carrot, roughly chopped

• 1 zucchini, roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup mushrooms

• 1/2 red capsicum, chopped

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 jar passata

• 1/2 cup beef stock or water

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

D I R E C T I O N S

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

2. Add carrot, zucchini, mushrooms and capsicum. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

3. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

4. Return blended vegetables to the pan and add the beef mince. Cook until browned.

5. Stir in tomato paste, passata, stock and oregano.

6. Simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes until thick and rich.

7. Stir through spinach at the end if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.

   
   

N o t e :

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.