(Veggie Loaded) Beef Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 brown onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 500 gm beef mince
• 1.5 cup diced carrot (Approx. 2 carrots )
• 2 cup diced eggplant (Approx. half a large eggplant )
• 1.5 cup diced zucchini (Approx. half a large zucchini )
• 2 bay leaves (dried)
• 1 cup vegetable / beef stock (This is optional, as the flavours will still be full of deliciousness! )
• 1.5 tbsp dried oregano (You can also use fresh oregano (2 twigs). )
• 2 tins diced tomatoes (Total: 800gram)
• salt & pepper (generous pinch, personal preference. )
• 2 twigs of basil

Steps

1. In a large pot add the olive oil and diced brown onion.
2. Once onions have become golden, add the minced beef.
3. Once the beef has browned add stock, carrots, eggplant and zucchini.
4. Once the liquid has come to the boil add the bay leaves, diced tomatoes, oregano and salt and pepper. Optional extra: You can place the fresh basil at this point.
5. Mix well and place on a low heat. Place lid on top and let it cook for at least 1.5 - 2 hours (the longer the better).
6. This sauce tastes even better and richer after it has been frozen. I find the flavours fuse exceptionally well in the freezer. Give it a try, its seriously yum!