Hearty Beef And Porcini Mushroom Tomato Sauce

---

This is a variation on the classic italian bolognese sauce, the addition of the porcini mushrooms create a rich woodsy flavor. This is a hearty sauce with lots of flavor and tastes even better the second day! For a creamier sauce use only 1/4-1/3 cup whipping cream. This sauce freezes very well.

---

Steps

---

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.

---

Add in onions , carrots , celery and dried chili flakes.

---

Saut for about 8 minutes adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes.

---

Add in the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.

---

Drain the porcini mushrooms.

---

Add in mushrooms , beef and pork.

---

Cook stirring with a wooden spoon until the meat is browned drain fat.

---

Add in cream.

---

Cook for about 5 minutes.

---

Add in wine , reserved mushroom water and allspice.

---

Cook for about 6-7 minutes , stirring occasionally.

---

Add in the tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes with liquid.

---

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours , stirring occasionally.

---

Season with salt and pepper to taste and add in a couple teaspoons sugar if needed.

---

Ingredients

---

olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, carrot, celery, chili flakes, tomato paste, dried porcini mushrooms, lean ground beef, ground pork, 18% table cream, red wine, allspice, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, salt and black pepper