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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 carrot, finely chopped
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ pound ground beef
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½ cup red wine
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½ cup milk
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until the vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Place the ground beef into the pan, and cook and stir, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until well browned, about 10 more minutes. Pour in the red wine, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is almost absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the milk and nutmeg, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the milk is almost absorbed, 10 more minutes.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and oregano, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook's Notes
For a little something extra, you can also add 3 or 4 slices of chopped bacon with the onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
If you don't use or drink red wine, just substitute grape juice or cranberry pomegranate juice - I've done both with outstanding results.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
386 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 386 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
Sodium 332mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 15g | 29% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Calcium 141mg | 11% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 958mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.