HYBRID BOLOGNESE CA

HYBRID BOLOGNESE

A rich and comforting Bolognese made with a savoury blend of beef mince and Eat Curious Mince, slow-simmered in a hearty tomato sauce with vegetables and aromatic herbs. The inclusion of Eat Curious Mince adds fibre, reduces fat, and lowers carbon impact, while still delivering classic flavour. It’s a wholesome and satisfying option for menus.

CONTAINS EAT CURIOUS DEHYDRATED MINCE

Made from only pea and fava bean protein concentrates and salt, our Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince is free from the top 14 major allergens and adds a delicious protein-boost to these coconut power balls.
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HYBRID BOLOGNESE


  • Author: Liam Kellard
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

A rich and comforting Bolognese made with a savoury blend of beef mince and Eat Curious Mince, slow-simmered in a hearty tomato sauce with vegetables and aromatic herbs. The inclusion of Eat Curious Mince adds fibre, reduces fat, and lowers carbon impact, while still delivering classic flavour. It’s a wholesome and satisfying option for menus.

 

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS DEVELOPMENT CHEF LIAM

Chef Liam is a skilled culinary problem-solver who transforms complex school food standards into practical, scalable recipes that are both compliant and crowd-pleasing. With a sharp eye on budget, nutrition, and taste, he crafts flavourful, cost-effective meals that accommodate dietary restrictions, portion requirements, and the realities of limited kitchen resources. By innovating with seasonal ingredients and balancing every penny with every nutrient, Chef Liam ensures students receive meals that are satisfying, wholesome, and consistently well-executed.


Ingredients

Scale

480g beef mince

80g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince

240ml water

9g garlic

400g onions

400g carrots

1.2kg passata

40g tomato puree

20g olive oil

6g mixed herbs

4g black pepper, ground

20g gluten-free bouillon paste


Instructions

  1. Hydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince using 1 part Mince: 3 parts cold water (or stock): For this recipe, add 80g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince to a gastronorm tray or food-grade container. Add 240ml water and stir well to fully submerge. We recommend adding gravy browning to the rehydration liquid to help colour the mince and ensure a seamless blend when cooked with beef mince. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Overnight hydration (chilled) is recommended for best yield and texture. Drain any excess liquid before using.
  2. Heat oil in large pan. Cook onion and carrot for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a further minute.
  3. Add passata, puree, herbs, and Eat Curious Mince. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Serve with choice of carbohydrate. E.g gluten-free pasta, jacket potato, potato wedges etc.

Notes

Impact per serving: 1.29kg CO2e & 1406l water.

This recipe uses 33.16% less CO2 than a 100% meat recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Nutritional Values per 100g
  • Calories: 170kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g

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