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Aussie Beef & Lentil Bolognese

Budget-smart Australian bolognese blending lean beef mince with red lentils to boost protein and fibre. 46g protein per serve, perfect for family meal prep.

📅March 15, 2026
10mPrep
35mCook
6Servings
⭐ 4.7Rating
Aussie Beef & Lentil Bolognese🥩

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 47%Fat 23%Carbs 30%
400kcalCalories
46gProtein
10gFat
30gCarbs
8gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lblean beef mince (5% fat)
  • 5.3 ozred lentils, rinsed
  • 1.8 lbcanned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 wholeonion, finely diced
  • 1 wholecarrot, grated
  • 1 wholecelery stalk, diced
  • 4 clovesgarlic cloves, minced
  • 1.3 cupbeef stock (low sodium)
  • 1.1 oztomato paste
  • 5 gdried Italian herbs
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion, carrot, and celery 5 min until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 min.
  2. Add beef mince; cook, breaking up, until browned, ~6 min. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, lentils, stock, and herbs. Season.
  4. Simmer uncovered on low heat 25 min, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft and sauce thick.
  5. Serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, or jacket potato.

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