Ingredients for 8
portions
4 Tbs. olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 pounds of ground beef (the leaner, the better)
1 cup of red or white wine
12 fresh basil leaves, or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1teaspoon of dried thyme
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 pounds of crushed tomatoes
1 cup of dried Shitaki mushrooms
Coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
In a large deep skillet with a lid, put heat oil over medium
heat. Sauté the garlic and onion until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the meat,
turn up the heat and cook until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Add the wine,
reduce the heat and cook until the liquid has reduced by more than half. Add the
herbs and the carrots and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes
and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the mushrooms and cook
for 5 minutes until they are hydrated. Add salt and pepper to taste.