• 1 tsp olive oil
• 6 large yellow onions, skins removed
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup jasmine rice, rinsed, uncooked
• 1 can finely chopped tomatoes, 398mL
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed to release the flavour
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Sauce:

• • 1 cup strained tomatoes, passata/smooth
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt, if required

Garnish:

• • balsamic glaze
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • fresh parsley, chopped