Step 1: Brown the meat & aromatics
Meat & aromatics
- 80/20 ground beef450 g1 lb
- hot italian sausages225 g2 links
- onions200 g1
- garlic, minced4 cloves
- salt, a sprinkle
Heat a dutch oven or large heavy bottomed pot over medium high. Add a bit of oil, the ground beef, and sausage, breaking the meat apart into small pieces as it cooks - I use a meat smasher for this.
When the meat begins to and is well broken down, stir in the onion, garlic, and a sprinkle of salt, making sure to scrape up any meat fond stuck to the bottom of the pot. Cover and for 5 minutes.
Now is a good time to preheat your oven to 425°F/220°C.