- 01
In a pot, sweat onion, carrot, and celery (2/1/1 ratio) in olive oil at medium heat (5/9). After 1 minute, add garlic. Remove from pot.
- 02
Increase heat to high (9) and add meat. Add 2 four-finger-pinches of kosher salt and pepper. Cook stirring until fat is rendered and the meat is sizzling and all water content is gone.
- 03
Add 60 ml tomato purée, mix, and cook for 30 seconds.
- 04
Add 200 ml wine and deglaze. Scrape all the browned bits of meat stuck on the bottom of the pot.
- 05
Add vegetables, herbs, seasoning (2 four-finger-pinches of kosher salt and pepper), crushed tomatoes and water. Optional beef stock.
- 06
Lower heat to medium/low (4) and let simmer under lid for a minimum of 40 minutes.
- 07
Season with salt, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce or MSG if needed.
- 08
Serve with pasta and parmesan.