Rich Italian Ragu - Coolinarco.com

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef (preferably a mix of beef and pork for richer flavor)
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 carrot carrot (chopped)
• 1 stick celery (chopped)
• 400 grams canned tomatoes (chopped or crushed)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 250 ml red wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
• 100 ml beef stock (or water)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)