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Easy Bolognese Hotpot: Delicious Comfort Food for 6

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Easy Bolognese Hotpot: Delicious Comfort Food for 6

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Easy Bolognese Hotpot: Delicious Comfort Food for 6

Name: Easy Bolognese Hotpot: Delicious Comfort Food for 6
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: European Comfort Food
Ingredients: 30 ml Olive Oil; 1 Medium Brown Onion (diced); 1 Carrot (peeled & diced); 1 Stick of Celery (diced); 2 cloves Garlic (crushed, diced or grated); 750 g Pork & Beef Mince (50/50); 30 g Tomato Puree; 500 ml Beef Stock; 500 g Tomato Passata or Chopped Tomatoes; 2 Bay Leaves; Salt (to taste); Black Pepper (to taste); 600 g Potatoes (thinly sliced); 3 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced); Fresh Thyme (optional); 80 g Melted Butter

Learn how to make a delicious Bolognese Hotpot, a comforting meal perfect for a family dinner. This recipe features a rich Bolognese sauce topped with thinly sliced potatoes, baked to golden perfection. Follow these simple steps for a hearty dish that serves 6.

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#Hotpot

#Beef

#Pork

#Potatoes

#Comfort Food

#Dinner

#Family Meal

#Easy Recipe

Sautéing the Aromatic Vegetables

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

1h 25m

Cook Time

1h 45m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

European Comfort Food

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

45g

Protein

50g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Bolognese Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 6

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Assembling the Hotpot Layers

Instructions

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Dice onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for the Bolognese sauce.
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Dice onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for the Bolognese sauce.
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Ensure all vegetables are diced uniformly for even cooking.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Do not rush this step; softening the vegetables builds a flavorful base.

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Add the crushed garlic and the pork & beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
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Add the crushed garlic and the pork & beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
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Ensure the mince is well browned to develop deep flavors.
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Stir in the tomato puree, beef stock, tomato passata (or chopped tomatoes), and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30-45 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
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Stir in the tomato puree, beef stock, tomato passata (or chopped tomatoes), and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30-45 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
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The longer the sauce simmers, the richer its flavor will be. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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While the Bolognese simmers, prepare the potato topping. Thinly slice the potatoes and garlic. Melt the butter.
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While the Bolognese simmers, prepare the potato topping. Thinly slice the potatoes and garlic. Melt the butter.
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Using a mandoline can help achieve uniformly thin potato slices for even baking.

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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the Bolognese sauce into an ovenproof dish. Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes on top, overlapping them slightly. Tuck in the thinly sliced garlic and fresh thyme (if using). Brush generously with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the Bolognese sauce into an ovenproof dish. Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes on top, overlapping them slightly. Tuck in the thinly sliced garlic and fresh thyme (if using). Brush generously with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
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Ensure the potatoes are well-covered with butter for a crispy, golden finish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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A brief resting period allows the hotpot to set, making it easier to serve.

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Easy Bolognese Hotpot: Delicious Comfort Food for 6

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

Olive Oil

Medium Brown Onion(diced)

Carrot(peeled & diced)

Stick of Celery(diced)

Garlic(crushed, diced or grated)

Pork & Beef Mince (50/50)

Tomato Puree

Beef Stock

Tomato Passata or Chopped Tomatoes

Bay Leaves

Salt(to taste)

Black Pepper(to taste)

Potatoes(thinly sliced)

Garlic(thinly sliced)

Fresh Thyme(optional)

Melted Butter

Servings: 6

Instructions

Dice onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for the Bolognese sauce.Preview10mPreviewDice onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for the Bolognese sauce.10m

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.Preview6mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.6m

Add the crushed garlic and the pork & beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.Preview9mPreviewAdd the crushed garlic and the pork & beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.9m

While the Bolognese simmers, prepare the potato topping. Thinly slice the potatoes and garlic. Melt the butter.Preview10mPreviewWhile the Bolognese simmers, prepare the potato topping. Thinly slice the potatoes and garlic. Melt the butter.10m

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Medium Brown Onion
(diced)

Carrot
(peeled & diced)

Stick of Celery
(diced)

Garlic
(crushed, diced or grated)

Salt
(to taste)

Black Pepper
(to taste)

Potatoes
(thinly sliced)

Garlic
(thinly sliced)

Fresh Thyme
(optional)

Dice onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for the Bolognese sauce.
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10m
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Dice onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for the Bolognese sauce.
10m

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Preview
6m
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
6m

Add the crushed garlic and the pork & beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Preview
9m
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Add the crushed garlic and the pork & beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
9m

While the Bolognese simmers, prepare the potato topping. Thinly slice the potatoes and garlic. Melt the butter.
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10m
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While the Bolognese simmers, prepare the potato topping. Thinly slice the potatoes and garlic. Melt the butter.
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