Ground Beef Ragout Recipe

Name: Ground Beef Ragout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces; 6 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ cup broth; 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced in 3/4-inch slices; 2 medium onions, cut in thin wedges; 3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices; 1 (16 ounce) packagerefrigerated cooked polenta; 6 tablespoons pesto sauce or 6 tablespoons olive tapenade (to garnish); fresh basil sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup broth
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced in 3/4-inch slices
2 medium onions, cut in thin wedges
3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 (16 ounce) packagerefrigerated cooked polenta
6 tablespoons pesto sauce or 6 tablespoons olive tapenade (to garnish)
fresh basil sprig (optional)

1
Brown ground beef in a skillet,.
2
Do not break up the meat; you'll want small chunks of it in this ragout.
3
Transfer meat to a 3-1/2 to 4-quart crockpot.
4
Add the red pepper, garlic, broth, tomatoes with juice, salt and pepper.
5
Cover and cook on LO heat for 7-9 hours.
6
Turn crockpot to HI heat.
7
Add the zucchini, carrots and onion 30 minutes before the pot is done.
8
Prepare the polenta according to package directions.
9
Serve meat over the top of the polenta with pesto garnish.
10
Add basil leaves for trim.

571

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces, 6 garlic cloves, minced, ¾ cup broth, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef Ragout falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ground Beef Ragout

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