Tomato and Beef Ragu Recipe

Name: Tomato and Beef Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 small celery rib, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 pound beef eye of round or top round, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, finely chopped, juice reserved; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry red wine

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 small celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound beef eye of round or top round, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, finely chopped, juice reserved
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
2
Add the carrot, celery and onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the meat, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the garlic, bay leaf, oregano and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes with their juice and the tomato paste and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened over low heat, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the wine, cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
7
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

445

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, 1 small celery rib, finely chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Beef 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.

Tomato and Beef Ragu

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