High-protein beef bolognese

High-protein beef bolognese with carrots and tomatoes. A warming, hearty dinner that stretches real beef mince with plenty of extra root veg.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 40 min
• Total time: 55 min
• Calories: 420 kcal per serving
• Protein: 38 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbs: 18 g

Ingredients

• 300g lean beef mince
• 400g passata
• 2 carrots
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · wooden spoon

1. Peel the carrots, onion and garlic and chop everything into small dice.
2. Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the beef mince until crumbly and well browned.
3. Add the veg and cook it gently for a good 5 min, stirring.
4. Pour in the passata and a little water if you like, then put the lid on.
5. Braise the bolognese over a low heat for a good 30 min, until the veg is soft.

Good to know

Bolognese takes time but very little work. Lean steak mince or beef mince gives you that hearty flavour without heavy fat.

Swaps

Beef mince → turkey mince (you can easily swap the dark beef for pale, milder turkey).

Cooking tips

Brown the meat in small batches over a high heat instead of adding it all at once, or it'll stew in its own juices.

Storage

Bolognese is a braised dish. Kept in the fridge and reheated the next day, it tastes almost even better.

Allergens

Completely gluten-free, lactose-free and nut-free.

Frequently asked questions

How long does beef bolognese keep in the fridge?

Kept in the fridge and reheated the next day, it tastes almost even better.

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