Best 5 Fast Eds Beef Ragu Recipes

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For those seeking a delectable and satisfying dish that can tantalize their taste buds, look no further than Fast Ed's Beef Ragu. This hearty and flavorful recipe combines the richness of braised beef, the tanginess of tomatoes, and the aromatic blend of herbs and spices to create a dish that is sure to become a favorite. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through the process of crafting the perfect Fast Ed's Beef Ragu, ensuring that you can impress your friends and family with your culinary prowess.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BEEF RAGU RECIPE FOR THE INSTANT POT OR CROCKPOT



The Best Beef Ragu Recipe for the Instant Pot or Crockpot image

This delicious beef ragu recipe is the perfect balance of rich flavor and texture. It's a great way to sneak vegetables into your dinner, freezes well for future meals, and is a true authentic italian recipe.

Provided by Sondra Barker

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb beef chuck roast (remove fat & cut into large cubes)
1 cup carrots (about 2 large carrots diced small)
1/2 cup Tuscan kale (chopped)
1/2 cup sweet onions (chopped small)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1/2 cup red wine
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
13.5 oz whole peeled tomatoes (marzano brand chopped)
2 tbsp tomato paste (organic)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp thyme (fresh)
1 whole bay leaf
1½ tsp salt (pink himalayan)
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • First, you'll want to remove the whole tomatoes, squeeze out, and reserve the tomato juice in a separate bowl. Then add your red wine, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and whisk together. Set to the side.
  • Next, cube your beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then turn your instant pot onto the saute feature on "more" which is high. Once heated spray with olive oil. I use Mr. Misto so I don't add more olive oil than what is needed. Then brown your meat, remove and set to the side.
  • Next, reduce the saute heat to normal and add 1 tbsp of butter, onions, garlic, and bayleaf. Saute for about 1-2 minutes. It's ok if there are brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Then add your flour (or cornstarch if you're gluten free) and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Then, add the kale and saute until it is shriveled. Next, add the chopped tomatoes, combine all ingredients, and then pour in the tomato sauce with red wine, balsamic, and tomato paste you had set to the side. Be sure to scrape up all the brown bits.
  • Turn of the saute feature and add your browned beef chuck, carrots, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Set the pressure cooker setting to cook on high for 35 minutes, and quick release when finished.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 530 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 1309 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g

QUICK AND HEARTY GROUND BEEF RAGU



Quick and Hearty Ground Beef Ragu image

By using quality store bought beef broth, you can reduce the cooking time, but not the flavor of this delicious Italian sauce adapted for busy modern living. This makes enough for a crowd, so invite your friends over or freeze half for another time.

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 shallot, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
32 ounces beef broth (I use Wolfgang Puck's organic broth)

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat, saute the carrots, celery, onion and shallot for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and saute for one minute longer.
  • Turn heat to medium high. Move vegetables to side of pot and add ground beef in batches and brown. When all ground beef has been added to pot and browned, add Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly combine meat, vegetables and seasonings.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and roasted red peppers. Pour some of broth into cans to clean out remaining tomatoes into pot. Pour remaining broth into pot and thoroughly combine with all other ingredients. Add more black pepper or crushed red pepper if you like it hot and spicy.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced to half or two thirds of original volume.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta and top with grated cheese if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 74.6, Sodium 1892.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6, Protein 26.9

QUICK BEEF RAGU



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This easy weeknight beef ragu is the perfect comfort meal. It is rich and hearty and has the perfect sauce to serve over pasta or polenta.

Provided by Jenni - The Gingered Whisk

Categories     30 Minute Meal

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 slices bacon
1 small yellow onion, chopped super tiny
1 cup shredded carrot
1 celery stalk, diced super tiny
4 oz mushrooms, diced super tiny
1 lb ground beef, lowest fat content you can get
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 15-oz can petite diced tomatoes
1 15-oz can tomato puree (or sauce, but not marinara/spagetti sauce)
1/2 cup beef stock, or dry red wine
1/4 cup no salt added tomato paste
bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
pasta, for serving - pasta that is wide like fresh egg noodles or pappardelle.

Steps:

  • Dice the onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms super tiny.
  • Heat a large pot of water to boiling.
  • Cook the pasta to package directions. Drain, and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Dice the bacon into small pieces and cook until mostly done. Remove from pan and set aside. Keep drippings in the pan.
  • Add the onion, carrot and mushrooms to the pan with the bacon drippings and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds, or until nice and fragrant.
  • Add in the ground beef and italian seasoning and cook for 10 minutes, or until the beef is browned, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, the tomato sauce, the liquid of choice (water, wine or broth), and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with freshly grated romano cheese and freshly chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 94 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 418 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

BEEF RAGOUT



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Add a modern-day twist to a classic bolognese with Tom Kerridge's exquisite beef ragout. Serve with hand-cut pappardelle pasta for a great dinner party dish

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 3h55m

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1.2kg beef shin, cut into chunks
4-5 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
4 celery sticks, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
3 tbsp tomato purée
400ml red wine
2 rosemary sprigs
2 bay leaves
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
500ml beef stock
parmesan, grated, and pappardelle (see 'Goes well with', below), to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and season the beef all over. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a flameproof casserole over a medium-high heat and brown the beef until dark, about 15 mins, in batches if you need to, using 1 tbsp oil for each batch. Drain the beef in a colander to remove the fat while you cook the rest.
  • Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper, then add about 2 tbsp oil, the onions, carrots, celery and garlic with a pinch of salt and cook for 8-10 mins over a low-medium heat. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for a further 3 mins. Add the wine, herbs, tomatoes and stock, season and bring to the boil, stir the beef back into the sauce and reduce to a simmer. Cover and put in the oven for 2 hrs 30 mins, then remove the lid, stir and put back in the oven, uncovered, for 30 mins. Stir or use a fork to roughly shred the beef, and season. Serve now, or chill until serving - it tastes better if made a day ahead.
  • When ready to serve, gently reheat the ragout over a medium heat. Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water for 3 mins, drain then tip into the ragout, toss together with some of the parmesan and leave for 1 min. Ladle the pasta into bowls, scatter over the remaining parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

BEEF RAGù RECIPE BY TASTY



Beef Ragù Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ribbon pasta, olive oil, beef chuck roast, oxtail, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, beef stock, diced tomato, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, fresh parsley

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ribbon pasta, or large tube pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb beef chuck roast, or any stew meat, diced
1 lb oxtail, or beef shank
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup red wine, we used zinfandel, malbec or cabernet sauvignon would be great too!
32 fl oz beef stock
28 oz diced tomato
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh oregano
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
fresh parsley, to garnish

Steps:

  • Season the meat on all sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large heavy pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and brown the meat in batches until a crust forms, turning to ensure even color on all sides.
  • Once one batch is done, set aside in a bowl or plate with a lip, add another fresh tablespoon of olive oil and continue until all the meat is brown.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and let it boil off and reduce until barely any remains in the pan.
  • Next, add the browned meat back to the pan, along with the tomato paste. Stir until tomato paste is coating all the ingredients and allow the paste to toast slightly.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, stock, and herb bundle and stir, bring to a simmer and cover with a lid.
  • Allow to simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, if your pot and lid are oven safe, cook in a 325˚F (170˚C) oven for 3 hours.
  • Remove the herb bundle and beef shank.
  • Pull the meat from the oxtail. Using a fork or tongs, discarding the bone and any extra cartilage or extra fat. Add the meat back to the ragu and stir.
  • Skim off any extra fat from the top of the ragu.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup (120 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
  • Add a few ladlefuls of ragu, the pasta, and a splash of pasta water to a large pot, gently stir to coat the pasta in the ragu.
  • Add a handful of cheese and stir to melt into the sauce.
  • Garnish with more cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995 calories, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 18 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef for the best flavor. Look for chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs.
  • Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the ragu. Common choices include onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
  • Simmer the ragu for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season the ragu to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs such as oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Serve the ragu over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Fast Ed's Beef Ragu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich flavor and hearty texture, this ragu is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you serve it over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes, this ragu is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give Fast Ed's Beef Ragu a try. You won't be disappointed!

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