Dad's Bolognese Meat Sauce recipe

6 servings

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

7 carrots, coarsely chopped

1 small white onion, chopped

4 slices ham

1/2 cup butter

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 lemon, zested

2 bay leaves

1 pinch dried basil

1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon heavy cream

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet.

Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.

Drain, crumble very finely and set aside.

In a food processor, chop the carrots, onion and ham.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

Stir in carrot mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked beef, beef broth, tomato paste, lemon zest, bay leaves, basil and nutmeg.

Simmer over lowest heat, partially covered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Immediately before serving, stir in cream and mix well.