Beef Bolognaise with Parmesan for Two Recipe

Net Atkins Count ™
Style:Italian
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz Shallots
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 1/3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 stalk large (11"-12" long) Celery
- 1 head Cos or Romaine Lettuce
- 1 Italian Tomatoes
- 14 ounce Ground Beef (85% Lean / 15% Fat)
- 5 1/3 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2/3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
DIRECTIONS
- Finely chop shallot into ¼-inch diced
pieces; set aside. Finely chop garlic clove; set aside. Cut the zucchini into ½-inch diced pieces;
set aside. Cut the celery into ¼-inch diced pieces;
set aside.
- Cut the romaine lettuce into 1-inch pieces
and place into a large bowl. Cut the roma tomato into 1-inch diced
pieces and add to the large bowl.
- Pat dry ground beef with paper towels and
set aside. Sauté the shallot and garlic in ⅓ tablespoon
of olive oil over medium heat in a medium
saucepan for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook an additional
5 minutes until meat is lightly browned.
Drain off excess fat.
(USDA recommends cooking beef to a minimum 145°F)
- Add the tomato sauce(only 5⅓oz),
Italian spice mix and allow to simmer
for 10 minutes. Add the zucchini and celery to the
saucepan and mix to combine.
- To the large bowl with the lettuce and
tomatoes, add the balsamic vinegar,
1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt
and pepper Toss to combine.
- In the center of two bowls, place the Beef
Bolognaise. Top with Parmesan cheese. Place the Green Salad on a side plate and
enjoy!
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