Step 1

Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat, then add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 8 minutes; add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 2

Next, press the cooked vegetables to the side and add the ground beef and pork on the other side, using a wooden spoon to break them up, cooking until they're no longer pink.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Last, pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth. Bring the bolognese to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer it for 20 minutes. NOTE: If you're serving this over pasta, now is the time to cook the pasta as well.

Step 4

Before serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!