Description
This Beef Ragù is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring tender chuck roast, aromatic vegetables, and a luscious sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it’s easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2–3 pounds chuck roast (cut into large chunks)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons high heat oil (such as avocado)
- 1 large brown onion (finely diced, about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large carrots (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or crushed, about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Parmigiano Reggiano rind (optional)
- 1 pound Pappardelle pasta
Instructions
- Pat the roast dry with paper towels, then season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add oil to coat the bottom.
- Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until they are soft, about 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until it darkens.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in red wine, scraping the pot to deglaze, and simmer until reduced by half.
- Return the beef to the pot, add crushed tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and enough beef broth to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2½–3½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef shreds easily.
- Remove herb stems and bay leaf, shred the beef using two forks, and stir into the sauce until thick and glossy.
- Let the ragù rest off heat for 15-30 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Boil pasta until just shy of al dente, then transfer directly to the ragù with a bit of pasta water, tossing gently and garnishing as desired.
Notes
Use high-quality beef for the best flavor.
This ragù develops a deeper flavor if allowed to sit before serving.
If you want extra richness, add more wine or beef broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg