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A plate of whole wheat fettucine topped with hidden liver beef bolognese sauce

Hidden Liver Beef Bolognese

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Turn pasta night into the healthiest meal of the week with this delicious and nutritious beef bolognese. It’s our family’s favorite way to eat hidden liver!

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter – extra virgin olive oil or another fat would work too
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 3 stalks of celery, finely diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 8 oz pureed liver
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large sauce pot over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pot.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook 10 minutes until softened, tossing occasionally.
  3. Once the vegetables are soft, add the ground beef and liver. Break into small pieces and cook until no longer red.
  4. Add vinegar and bone broth. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30 minutes over low-medium heat.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, milk, and spices. Stir until fully incorporated. Bring back up to a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes on low heat until thickened.
  6. Make your preferred noodles and serve with a generous helping of sauce.
  7. Top with desired toppings – fresh basil and grated parmesan are some of my favorites.

Notes

  • Worried about tasting the liver? That’s why I add a teaspoon of allspice! It completely hides the liver flavor.