Name: Roast Capsicum Bolognese
Cook time: 265 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince; 800 g canned chopped tomato; 1 cup tomato paste; 1 cup red wine; 3 garlic clove minced; 1 onion diced; 2 red capsicum; 1/4 tsp Italian mixed herbs; 1/4 tsp sugar

by shankster Last updated on 07/09/2019

This is all about cooking techniques to maximise flavour. - shankster

Ingredients

500 g beef mince
800 g canned chopped tomato
1 cup tomato paste
1 cup red wine
3 garlic clove minced
1 onion diced
2 red capsicum
1/4 tsp Italian mixed herbs
1/4 tsp sugar

Method

Step 1

Fry mince in batches in a hot pan until browned. Set aside.
Step 2

Fry onion with a pinch of salt until soft and caramelised.
Step 3

Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly golden. Do not burn garlic as it will be bitter.
Step 4

Add tomato paste, cook until it becomes very dry and aromatic.
Step 5

Add wine, tomatoes, herbs, sugar and salt and pepper.
Step 6

While bolognese is cooking, blacken capsicums under grill and place in a plastic bag to cool.
Step 7

Peel and dice capsicum, then add to sauce.
Step 8

Cook for 4 hours, adding water if it gets to dry.