Ragu Napoletano (Neapolitan Meat Sauce) Recipe

Name: Ragu Napoletano (Neapolitan Meat Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb boneless veal shoulder, cut into chunks; 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into chunks; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled plum tomatoes, with juice,passed through a food mill; 1/2 lb italian sweet sausage (I used hot); 1 pinch hot red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb boneless veal shoulder, cut into chunks
1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into chunks
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled plum tomatoes, with juice,passed through a food mill
1/2 lb italian sweet sausage (I used hot)
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes

1
In a large pasta pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil until smoking.
2
Season the veal and beef with salt and pepper to taste and sear 5 or 6 pieces at a time over medium heat, until dark golden brown.
3
Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining meat chunks (if using ground chuck, be sure to drain any excess grease from pan).
4
Add the onion to the pan and saute, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits.
5
Cook until the onions are golden brown and very soft, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the wine, browned meat chunks, tomatoes, sausages, and pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 2 1/2-3 hours, stirring occasionally and skimming off the fat as necessary.
8
Remove from the heat and remove meat and sausages from sauce.
9
Cover well and save for another meal.
10
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and allow to cool.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lb boneless veal shoulder, cut into chunks, 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into chunks, kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Ragu Napoletano (Neapolitan Meat Sauce) 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.

Ragu Napoletano (Neapolitan Meat Sauce)

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