Description
This hearty Beef Ragù combines tender beef, rich tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating an irresistible sauce that’s perfect for pasta. Enjoy a simple, flavorful dish ideal for a cozy dinner with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2–3 pounds chuck roast (cut into large chunks)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons high heat oil (such as avocado)
- 1 large brown onion (finely diced, about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large carrots (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or crushed, about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Parmigiano Reggiano rind (optional but an excellent addition)
- 1 pound Pappardelle pasta
Instructions
- Season and sear the beef.
- Pat the roast dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear beef until browned.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened, then add garlic for a short fragrance.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping bits from the bottom until reduced.
- Return beef to the pot, add crushed tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and enough beef broth to cover the meat.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2½–3½ hours until beef shreds easily.
- Remove bay leaf, shred beef, and stir into sauce, allowing flavors to meld.
- Cook pasta until just shy of al dente, then combine with ragù, adding pasta water as needed, and finish with parmesan and oil.
Notes
For best flavor, let the ragù rest before serving.
Using a high-quality red wine enhances the sauce’s richness.
Adding the Parmigiano rind elevates the overall taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg