Description
This sauce is rich. It is full of flavor. It brings joy to every bite. You will love this Julia Child Bolognese sauce recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped finely)
- 2 carrots (peeled and chopped finely)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped finely)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))
- Parmesan cheese (grated (for serving))
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in your Dutch oven. Use medium heat. Add chopped onion. Cook until soft. This takes about 5 minutes. Now add carrots and celery. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Vegetables should be tender.
- Brown the Meats: Add ground beef. Break up the meat. Cook until it’s browned. Drain any extra fat. This step is important.
- Deglaze with Broth: Pour in the beef broth. Scrape up bits from the bottom. Let the broth simmer. Cook until it almost evaporates. This adds deep flavor.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes. Add the beef broth. Bring it to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat.
- Simmer the Sauce: Cover the pot. Let it simmer slowly. Cook for at least 2 hours. Stir occasionally. The longer it cooks, the better. It can simmer for 3 hours.
- Finish with Milk and Seasonings: Stir in the whole milk. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 15 more minutes. The milk makes it creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Bolognese is ready! Serve over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley. Add grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your homemade Julia Child Bolognese sauce recipe.
Notes
Use fresh, good quality ingredients. This makes a big difference. Do not rush the simmering. Low and slow is the way. Taste as you go. Adjust salt and pepper. A pinch of sugar can balance acidity. Make it ahead of time. It tastes better the next day. Reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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