Paleo Classic Beef Bolognese Sauce
Experience the ultimate comfort of a hearty Italian classic, reimagined for your Paleo lifestyle with this Paleo Classic Beef Bolognese Sauce. Packed with rich, slow-simmered flavor, this recipe uses grass-fed ground beef, aromatic veggies, and a blend of Italian herbs to create a deeply satisfying sauce. Coconut milk replaces traditional dairy, adding a creamy depth while keeping it Paleo-friendly, and the beef broth enhances the savory richness. Perfect over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash, this wholesome, gluten-free, and dairy-free sauce is ideal for both weeknight dinners and meal prep. Ready in about 90 minutes, this dish promises to deliver a delicious, nutrient-packed experience that’s as comforting as it is healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, ensuring that it is fully mixed with the beef and vegetables.
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper into the pan. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom.
After 60 minutes, remove the bay leaf and stir in the coconut milk. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until it’s thickened to your liking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the Paleo Beef Bolognese sauce over your favorite Paleo-friendly noodles, such as zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
