Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 stalks celery, finely chopped
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5 cloves garlic, sliced
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1 lb ground veal
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1 lb ground pork
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1/2 lb ground beef
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1/4 lb pancetta, minced
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1/2 cup milk
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1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup white wine
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2 cups beef stock
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salt and pepper
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2 onions, chopped
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1 carrot, scraped and finely chopped
Instructions
- in a large heavy pot heat oil and butter.
- add onions, celery, carrots, garlic and cook until vegetables are translucent.
- add the meats and stir, cooking until no longer pink 10-15 minutes.
- drain excess fat from pan and return to heat.
- add milk and cook until almost dry, about 10 minutes.
- add tomatoes and herbs and simmer about 15 minutes.
- add wine and broth, bring to a boil.
- lower to simmer, and cook partially covered for 2 1/2 hrs, stirring every 30 minutes.
- season with salt and pepper to taste.