Beef and Bacon Bolognese

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 4 carrots, minced
  • 4 celery stalks, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lb ground beef (or use ground chicken or turkey)
  • ½ cup red wine (or use low-sodium beef broth)
  • 1 (28-oz) can San Marzano whole tomatoes
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp; drain, reserving 3 Tbsp drippings in pan. Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in hot drippings until tender.
  2. Add beef to pan. Cook until beef is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain, if desired.
  3. Return beef and vegetable mixture to pan; add wine, tomatoes, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer; cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add cream; return to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen riced cauliflower 
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
470
92
562
Fat (g) 29 8 37
Sat. Fat (g) 13 4 17
Protein (g) 35 2 37
Carb (g) 14 4 18
Fiber (g) 4 2 6
Sodium (mg) 770 470 1240

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