ELK BOLOGNESE SAUCE

TOTAL SERVINGS 10

PREP TIME 5 MINUTES

COOK TIME 6 MINUTES +12 HOURS

TOTAL TIME 12 HOURS  11 MINUTES

Bolognese sauce is a traditional meat-based sauce from Italy, named after the town Bologna. It’s typically served with egg noodles

Traditional bolognese uses ground beef or minced pork, which makes it a great option for a wild game version using ground elk meat.

Ingredients

olive oil white onion sea salt black pepper garlic ground elk meat Oregano red pepper flakes whole milk

1. In a dutch oven pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sea salt, and pepper. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

HOW TO MAKE ELK BOLOGNESE SAUCE

2. Add the ground elk meat, Oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until done. Note that elk meat will retain some of its pink color.

3. Add in the milk and wine and bring to a boil, then reduce down and simmer for about 20 minutes.

4. Add in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, then reduce down to low and cook for about 4 hours.

5. Serve over pappardelle pasta. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to six months.

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