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Instant Pot Bolognese
This Instant Pot Bolognese recipe is rich, delicious and so easy to make. It delivers the perfect meaty sauce that is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) beef mince / ground beef
- 1 large onion finely chopped (approx 1 cup)
- 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped/grated (1 cup)
- 2 celery ribs finely chopped (½ cup)
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 prigs fresh thyme
- 1 prig fresh Rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 cup red wine
- 1½ cup beef stock
- 28 oz (800g) chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1-2 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ cup heavy / whipping cream
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté function.
- Heat a few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil then add the finely chopped onions, celery and carrots.
- Allow to cook until soft and translucent then add the chopped garlic and herbs.
- Cook for another minute then add the mince/ground beef and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the red wine, stock/broth and canned tomatoes and add the tomato paste. Scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot then season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar then close with the lid.
- Ensure the vent is in sealing position then pressure cook the bolognese sauce for 15 minutes on high pressure.
- Quick release the pressure by switching the valve to "vent". then remove the lid.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté function then stir in the cream.
- Season to taste then allow to simmer for 5 minutes and serve scattered with parsley or basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
652mg
(27%)
Potassium
850mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2987IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2987IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.