Sicilian Beef Ragout Recipe

Name: Sicilian Beef Ragout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt and ground black pepper; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 pounds beef chuck in 2-inch chunks; 1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb; 1/2 cup finely chopped leeks (white only); 1 shallot, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 12 large Sicilian green olives, pitted and chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes; 1 1/2 cups robust red wine; 1/2 cup beef stock; 3 branches fresh rosemary

Servings: persons

12 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
6 sprigs fresh thyme
3 pounds beef chuck in 2-inch chunks
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1/2 cup finely chopped leeks (white only)
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
12 large Sicilian green olives, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 1/2 cups robust red wine
1/2 cup beef stock
3 branches fresh rosemary

1
Place tomatoes in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, season with salt and pepper and toss. Add leaves from 4 branches of the thyme, toss again, then spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side down. Set aside.
2
Heat remaining oil in an ovenproof casserole on medium high. Dry meat and sear in several batches to avoid crowding until lightly browned on all sides. Remove to a bowl. Lower heat to medium low. Heat oven to 300 degrees.
3
Add fennel, leeks, shallot and garlic to casserole, stir, season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the flour, cook for a moment or two, than add olives, chile flakes and wine. Stir, scraping pan, and bring to a simmer. Add stock. Return meat and its juices to the casserole. Top with branches of rosemary and remaining thyme. Cover and place in the oven. Place the pan of tomatoes in the oven. Cook both for 2 hours.
4
Remove the pans from the oven. Check seasonings of meat. Transfer meat and sauce to a serving dish, arrange tomatoes on top and serve together.

1143

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Salt and ground black pepper, 6 sprigs fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Sicilian 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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Sicilian Beef Ragout

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