This is my own creation homed to perfection over many years , i dont claim it to be authentic just that it tastes delightful....
Ingredients.
1 pack(500g)of beef mince
2 rashers bacon (pref streaky)
2-3 large onions
6 cloves garlic
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
button mushrooms (a good handful)
2 tins chopped tomatoes
1/2 a jar of sundried tomato paste (sacla is best)
good handful of fresh basil leaves
1 large glass of red wine (shiraz or similar)
1 good glug of worcester sauce
1 glug of balsamic vinegar
pinch of oregano
seasoning to taste (plenty in my case)
a good piece of parmegano reggiano
Method.
chop all veg
put a good load of oil in a big pot (i usually use a big wok but whatever)
when oil is hot put in all veg except for the garlic then fry quickly until reduced half size then turn down the heat and add the garlic further reduce down until all veg is soft and about 1/3rd of original volume.
whilst this is doing .. in frying pan fry the bacon until reasonable crispy
take out then seal meat for a few secs on high heat..
then add meat and the bacon(finely chopped)
stir well in, add the seasoning and the tomatoes, paste ,herbs,wine,worcester and balsamic..
let that cook on medium heat for about 15 mins stirring once in a while ..
add some water then leave on very low light or in oven on low
return to skim off the scum on top evey 30 mins or so and top up water, if needed..
for best results cook for as long as possible (at least 3 or 4 hours)
grate over parmesan to taste and serve with pasta of your choice ( i dont like spaghetti with mine its too much hassle to eat .. lol)
and just to make the whole thing complete serve with garlic ciabatta bread
trust me its a winner !
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