Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Photo: flickr user davidflanders

Ingredients

2 ounces butter

Chopped meat: ½ lb. beef, ¼ lb. veal, ¼ lb. 1 lg. onion, sliced

1 sliced carrot

1 sliced celery

4 teaspoons tomato sauce

1 cup red wine or milk

1 1/2 cups meat broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

First, put the butter in the casserole, the sliced onion, carrot and celery. Fry gently over a low heat until the onion is golden. Then, add the chopped meat with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with red wine or milk, add some tomato sauce. If you like you can also add some mushrooms. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.