1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup whole or 2% milk
1 cup dry white or red wine
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 bay leaf