Rich Bolognese with Turkey Mince and Basil
If you fancy something a bit lighter for mid-week, turkey mince makes an ideal alternative to the traditional beef, without cutting back on flavour.
Rich Bolognese with Turkey Mince and Basil
If you fancy something a bit lighter for mid-week, turkey mince makes an ideal alternative to the traditional beef, without cutting back on flavour.
- Serves: 4
- Prepare: 20 Minutes
- Cook: 1 Hour
- Difficulty: easy
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC TURKEY?
From late summer our slow-grown turkeys live in large, airy barns that open on to green downland fields. Every day they can follow their natural instincts in this free-range environment - pecking at the grass and bales in the fresh air, enjoying a high quality, organic feed (a mix of wheat, barley and oats).
Ingredients
- 400g organic turkey mince
- 300ml organic chicken bone broth
- 400g can plum tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 6 rashers smoked streaky bacon or pancetta, chopped
- pinch of each dried oregano, rosemary, marjoram and thyme
- handful fresh basil
- red wine
- olive oil
- pinch of chilli flakes
- salt and pepper
Method
- Heat a good splash of olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan until it’s hot and shimmering. Add the chopped carrots, onions, celery and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Let the veg sweat down and soften, taking care not to let it stick or the garlic to start browning
- Add the turkey mince and the bacon to the pan, mixing the veg through thoroughly and getting a little bit of brown onto the meat. Pour in the tomatoes, purée, stock and a good glug of red wine. Sprinkle over the dried herbs and chilli and season to taste
- Slow cooking is what gives Bolognese its richness, so turn the heat way down and let the sauce bubble at its leisure for at least 45 minutes to an hour. The liquid will reduce away gradually so give it a stir from time to time to stop it catching on the bottom of the pan
- Once the sauce has reduced down, roughly tear the fresh basil and stir it through. Serve with your favourite pasta and a good grating of Parmesan. Or use it as the meaty layer in a lasagne
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WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC TURKEY?
From late summer our slow-grown turkeys live in large, airy barns that open on to green downland fields. Every day they can follow their natural instincts in this free-range environment - pecking at the grass and bales in the fresh air, enjoying a high quality, organic feed (a mix of wheat, barley and oats).
Frequently asked questions
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Turkey is an exceptionally lean meat, both turkey and chicken are healthy choices. A turkey breast has slightly less protein than a chicken breast, but both meats are high in protein, low in calories and fat, making them great additions to a healthy balanced diet.
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Organic turkey is made of several butchered cuts that come from a turkey reared in an organic certified system. There are several organic bodies in the UK who can offer this accreditation such as the Soil Association & Organic Farmers and Growers. The standards set by these bodies will affect the husbandry, birth, life, slaughter and processing of an organic beef animal. Every standard must be met and is audited at least annually to ensure this is the case.
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There are a number of studies that suggest organic turkey is a healthier option – higher in Omega 3, Amino Acids and Healthy Fats. There are also several other reasons why choosing organic turkey is a good idea. They range from the contribution of organic turkey to climate change, animal welfare and the use of pesticides and medicines used in the farming of conventional turkeys having a detrimental effect on our health. We work with farmer Ed Walters - the Walters Family have been farming at Bower Farm, high on the Berkshire Downs for over 110 years. They have over 50 years’ experience of producing the highest quality fresh organic turkeys purely for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Like us, they are passionate about the welfare of their animals. Ed carefully rears slow growing traditional Bronze turkeys for us, an old-fashioned breed that provides a bird with fantastic flavour and even coverage of meat. The flavour of the bird is made even better by slow growth to natural maturity.