INGREDIENTS
1 1/5
kg/2.64lbs of extra lean ground beef
2
onions, finely chopped
6 cloves
garlic, crushed
1
stalk of celery, finely diced
2
medium carrots, finely diced
1
zucchini, finely diced
250
g/9oz mushrooms
1 1/2
litres/6 cups of canned plum tomatoes, crushed up
1
cup/240 ml of passata
1
cup/240 ml of beef stock
4 tbsp
tomato paste
2 tbsp
mixed herbs
fresh chopped Italian parsley
fresh chopped basil
2 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
salt and black pepper to season