Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions (finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups))
  • 2 carrots (peeled, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup))
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (or sea salt)
  • 2 Tbsp scallions minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a large pot set over medium heat, add the oil and stir. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, and half of the salt and saute for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the ground meat, stirring and breaking lumps with a wooden spoon between each addition. keep cooking the meat, stirring from time to time. You want the meat to caramelize and even become crispy in spots.
  • Add the tomato paste, beef broth, remaining salt and a generous grinding of black pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower to the lowest heat setting. Half-cover and simmer gently for 1 hours.