Mexican Style Bolognese

Mexican Style Bolognese

A Mexican inspired take on a bolognese sauce with smoky chipotle chili peppers!

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ingredients

• 4 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces (optional)
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, chopped
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese) grated
• 1/4 cup sour cream (or crema)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan.
2. Add the beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno and cook, breaking the beef apart as it cooks, before draining any excess grease.
3. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and allspice, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle chilies, oregano, and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer. (Note: You can simmer for as little as 10 minutes, up to several hours, covered.)
5. Add the cheese and sour cream, mix and let the cheese melt into the sauce.
6. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste before mixing in the cilantro and enjoying!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 440, Fat 31g (Saturated 12g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 96mg, Sodium 672mg, Carbs 13g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g), Protein 25g

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