Homemade Ragu - The Recipe Wench

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Medium carrots (finely chopped)
• 2 Medium onions (finely chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped -- leaves and all!)
• 3 Lbs. ground veal or other lean beef (ground sirloin works really well!)
• 2 Large cans tomatoes (I prefer an Italian brand like San Marzano)
• ½ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 Cups dry red wine
• 2 Cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste