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Harnessing the spirit of the wild west, Cowboy’s Cinnamon Bolognese is a culinary delight, blending hearty ground beef with a secret ingredient that sets it apart - ground cinnamon. This rustic twist on the Italian classic is a dance of flavors, creating a warm, comforting dish perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later. Saddle up for a taste adventure!
Ingredients
Ingredients For Cowboy’s Cinnamon Bolognese:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28-oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
How to Cook Cowboy’s Cinnamon Bolognese:
- Place a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-low heat and pour in the olive oil.
- Toss in the onions and garlic, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring well for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Crank up the heat to medium and add the ground beef, along with a pinch of salt. Break the meat apart with a spatula, cooking until it’s browned and cooked through, around 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drop in the tomato paste, stirring occasionally, and let it caramelize for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sprinkle in the dried oregano. Give it a good stir.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer away for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to truly come together.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid, give the sauce a taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve it hot, paired with your favorite pasta, and savor the unique twist of Cowboy’s Cinnamon Bolognese. Enjoy, partner!
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