Bologonese

 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

• 2tsp coconut oil or olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 200g mushrooms, brushed clean or wiped with kitchen paper

• 450g of lean beef

• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

• 1 green pepper

• 3 tbsp tomato puree

• 3 tsp Marigold reduced salt vegetable bouillon powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• freshly ground black pepper

 

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onion, garlic, mushrooms and peppers for about 5 min. Remove from pan and set aside for 5 min.

2. Add the mince to the pan and fry for 2 min to brown the meat (if the mince is fatty scoop off any excess with a teaspoon), then stir in the vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 5-10min or until the vegetables are soft and the sauce has thickened. Season with black pepper.

 

 

Recipe from Smart Food for Smart Kids by Patrick Holford and Fiona McDonald Joyce.