Rainy Day Ragu Recipe

Name: Rainy Day Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onion minced; 1/2 cup celery minced; 1/2 cup carrot peeled and minced; 4 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 pound ground beef organic; kosher salt generous pinch; chili flakes to taste, a pinch; 1 pinch dried basil Thyme,& Oregano-- generous of each; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup red wine I prefer Chianti or Cabernet; 28 ounces organic tomatoes cans of Diced; 28 ounces tomato sauce; 28 ounces tomato puree + 3/4 of a 28 oz can of water

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion minced
1/2 cup celery minced
1/2 cup carrot peeled and minced
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 pound ground beef organic
kosher salt generous pinch
chili flakes to taste, a pinch
1 pinch dried basil Thyme,& Oregano-- generous of each
1 cup whole milk
1 cup red wine I prefer Chianti or Cabernet
28 ounces organic tomatoes cans of Diced
28 ounces tomato sauce
28 ounces tomato puree + 3/4 of a 28 oz can of water

1
Heat butter and olive oil in a Dutch Oven over medium heat
2
Add vegetables and saute until soft, do not brown
3
Add ground beef, crumbling into pot. Cook slightly, about three minutes
4
Add salt, chili flakes and dried herbs. Cook a few minutes.
5
Add milk and simmer until clear fat remains, about 10 minutes
6
Add red wine and simmer to evaporate, 10 - 15 minutes more
7
Add all four cans of tomato product: diced, sauce and puree--Reserve Cans
8
Remove extra sauce that clings to the cans by swirling water into the cans
9
Add water, pouring into each can, about 3/4 of one can of water. Add to pot
10
Simmer very slowly, stirring occaisionally for 2 1/2 hours

790

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup onion minced, 1/2 cup celery minced, and more.

Yes, Rainy Day Ragu falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Rainy Day Ragu

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