Classic Beef Mince Bolognese

A good bolognese is a weeknight hero, and it starts with good mince. Made with grass-fed Hunter Natural beef mince, this classic ragù is richer and cleaner-tasting than anything from the supermarket. A long, gentle simmer melds everything into a sauce the whole family comes back for. It's simple, honest cooking — exactly what grass-fed beef does best.

Cut: Mince (any trim)

Ingredients

• 1kg grass-fed beef mince
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• Tomato paste
• Dried oregano, bay leaf
• Salt, pepper

Method

1. Brown mince in batches (don't crowd the pan—you want browning, not steaming)
2. Remove mince, sauté vegetables until soft
3. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 2 minutes
4. Add wine, let it reduce
5. Return mince, add tomatoes, herbs, season well
6. Simmer low for 2-3 hours (the longer the better)

Grass-fed tip: Our mince is leaner, so it won't release much fat. That's a good thing—more meat, less grease.