BOLOGNESE

Ingredients

• 1 onion​

• 2 cloves garlic​

• A pepper / carrot / courgette / handful of peppers (your choice / maximum of 2) ​

• 500 g minced beef - you can also use other meats or quorn mince​

• 1 suitable flavoured stock cube​

• A carton of tomato passata or a can of chopped tomatoes and tomato puree (approx 1 tbsp)​

• 1 tsp. dried mixed herbs​

• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional)​

• A suitable tub to take it home in​

Method

1.Peel and finely dice the onion, garlic and other vegetables (carrot can be grated)​ 

2. In a jug make up 200ml of  stock.​ 

3. Open can / carton of tomatoes. Open mince and get all ingredients ready to add.​ 

4. Add a tablespoon of oil to your pan and add your vegetables. Cook for 3/4 minutes until they start to soften and change colour. ​ 

5. Add the beef and brown, stirring and breaking up with your wooden spoon. ​ 

6. When your meat has browned, add stock, tomatoes, Worcester sauce and herbs, stir well. ​ 

7. Leave to simmer, reduce and flavours develop .​