The Best Meat Ragu Recipe

Name: The Best Meat Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, not lean; 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; good olive oil; 1 28 oz can whole italian tomatoes, with juice; 2 tablespoons tomatoe paste; 1 tablespoon Bovril or other beef concentrate; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Reconstituted Porcini mushrooms to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef, not lean
1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
good olive oil
1 28 oz can whole italian tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons tomatoe paste
1 tablespoon Bovril or other beef concentrate
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Reconstituted Porcini mushrooms to taste (optional)

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["Lightly coat bottom of a medium saucepot with olive oil, add butter and melt over medium flame on stovetop. Do not brown butter.", "When butter and oil are hot, add onions and ""sweat"" until translucent.", "Add ground beef but DO NOT crumble or break apart. Add meat in one ""lump."" Turn heat down to low, cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes.", "After approximately 45 minutes the meat should be brown all over. Break meat apart into tiny bits with a wooden spoon. Do not drain. Add remaining ingredients, leaving tomatoes whole. Simmer covered for 1.5 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally.", "Break tomatoes apart with wooden spoon and simmer partially covered for 30 more minutes.", "Taste for salt. Serve over your favorite pasta with plenty of good-quality Parmesan cheese."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, not lean, 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped, 1 tablespoon butter, good olive oil, and more.

Yes, The Best Meat Ragu 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.

The Best Meat Ragu

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