The Best Italian Bolognese Sauce

Name: The Best Italian Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (minced beef); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup white onion (chopped); 1 cup mushrooms (use a variety of different kinds if possible); 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1 can tomatoes (28-ounce); 1/2 cup beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon) (add more as necessary); 1/2 tablespoon oregano (dried); 1/2 tablespoon sage (dried); 1/2 tablespoon thyme (dried); 1 cup basil (fresh chopped); 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 piece bay leaf (bay leaves); 1/2 cup red wine (optional); 1 small package Parmesan cheese (fresh grated)