Ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Carrot
  • 1 stalk Celery
  • 1 whole Parsnip
  • 1 whole Leek
  • 1 pound Ground Bison
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin
  • Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cups Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Mixed Herbs (parsley, Basil, Oregano)
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a pot, over medium heat.
  • Chop all the vegetables finely, and throw them in.
  • Cook them for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then toss in the meat.
  • Break it up as it browns.
  • Add the cumin and some fresh ground pepper.
  • Cook the meat for about five minutes, or until there is no red left.
  • Turn off the stove to avoid a flare-up.
  • Add in the wine.
  • Turn heat back on to medium-low, and stir in the wine.
  • Let it cook for about five minutes.
  • Add in the can of crushed tomatoes.
  • Stir for a few minutes, then turn stove to low and leave it, uncovered, for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add herbs, dried or fresh, and hot sauce (if using) and let the sauce simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Then add in the milk.
  • Stir it in, then let the sauce simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • This can be served over rigatoni, or really just by itself with garlic toast and a spoon.