Dad's Bolognese Meat Sauce

Place ground beef in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain crumble very finely and set aside.

In a food processor chop the carrots onion and ham.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in carrot mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked beef beef broth tomato paste lemon zest bay leaves basil and nutmeg. Simmer over lowest heat partially covered for at least 2 hours stirring occasionally.

Immediately before serving stir in cream and mix well.