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Poblano Bolognese

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Mommy’s Home Cooking
Updated Jul 20, 2017
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  • Add a new and delicious touch to the traditional Bolognese sauce. You have now idea how many times a Bolognese sauce has helped me when I’ve been in a pinch, especially on those super busy days when I barely have time to cook. I suggest you try this version made with poblano peppers and you’ll see just how delicious it is.

Poblano Bolognese

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 1 medium onion, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon dry oregano
  • Grated parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat your oven’s broiler.
  • Step 
    2
    Place poblano peppers on a baking tray and roast them under the broiler until they look browned, about 8-10 minutes flip them once. Remove from oven, transfer to a dish and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 3-5 minutes. Remove their skin and clean out the seeds. Chop and set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    In a food processor, add onions, garlic and carrot and process until finely chopped. Set aside.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat the oil in a medium-size pot on medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, use a wooden spoon to break apart the larger pieces. Cook for 5-8 minutes until you no longer see any red or pink. Add chopped vegetables and cook until they become translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    5
    Add tomatoes, wine, bay leaf and oregano. Reduce heat and cook on low for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped roasted peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 
    6
    Serve sauce over your favorite pasta and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

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