Ragout of beef Italiano, also known as "Ragù alla Bolognese", is a traditional Italian stew that originated in the region of Bologna, Italy. This hearty and flavorful dish is a perfect representation of Italian cuisine, combining rich flavors and textures to create a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating an authentic and delectable ragout of beef italiano. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect cuts of beef, crafting a flavorful sauce, and pairing it with the ideal pasta or polenta to create a memorable culinary experience.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN BEEF RAGU
A classic Italian beef ragu that's easy and packed full of flavour! This ground beef ragu is made using only a few simple ingredients and can be used in so many ways. Toss it with fresh tagliatelle pasta, make it into lasagne with bechamel sauce or use it as a filling for homemade ravioli for a truly authentic Italian meal. Find step by step photos and instructions below.
Provided by Emily Kemp
Categories Main Course
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely chop the carrot, onion and celery and sweat the vegetables gently in a large frying pan with the olive oil. Once the vegetables are soft add the ground beef and pork and cook until browned.
- If there is a lot of excess fat in the pan, drain some out. Add the red wine and reduce by half. Once the wine has reduced by half add the passata and half of the beef stock and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Stir the sauce and let it simmer on a low heat for 2 and a half hours topping up the rest of the stock as it reduces.
- Tip: Remeber to check on the ragu every now and then to stir it and add extra stock or water if needed.
- To serve with pasta add cooked pasta into the ragu and toss or use as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEEF RAGOUT
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
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
ORIGINAL HOMEMADE ITALIAN BEEF
Best homemade Italian beef I have ever had. My mom always made it and passed it down to me, I think it's just so good...I wanted everyone to enjoy it...so please do!
Provided by Randi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the roast into a slow cooker, and season with Italian dressing mix. Pour in the water. Cover, and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours. During the last hour, shred the meat with two forks - if it does not shred easily, cook longer. Add the peppers, and as much of the juice as you like for additional flavor. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 4233.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
BEEF RAGù RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
EASY BEEF RAGOUT
This is an easy and delicious recipe for beef ragout. It cooks slowly and smells (and tastes) wonderful! You can serve over white rice, mashed potatoes or some pasta.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Stew
Time 3h
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sauté onion and garlic in margarine in large frying pan until onion is soft and golden. Turn into ungreased 3 quart casserole.
- Add beef. Add tomato juice mixture, bay leaves and pepper. Stir. Cover. Bake in 325F oven for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add next 6 ingredients. Stir. Cover. Bake for about 1 hour until beef is very tender. Remove and discard bay leaves.
- Stir water into flour in small cup until smooth. Gradually stir into beef mixture. Cover. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and thickened.
- Makes 10 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 357.4, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 10, Protein 42.2
SICILIAN BEEF RAGOUT
This recipe was developed to accompany the dense, earthy wines of Sicily, specifically the ones made with the grape known as nero d'Avola. It is a hearty beef ragout enriched with the wine, fresh herbs, olives, chiles and tomatoes, roasted to reduce the liquid and concentrate the flavor. Like most treasures of the stew pot, the dish benefits from a rest and a reheat. If you store the tomatoes in a microwave-safe container, they can be warmed with a 30-second zap.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 354, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 830 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RAGOUT OF BEEF WITH RED WINE
Steps:
- In a pie plate, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat both sides of the meat with the seasoned flour: shake off any excess. Reserve the remaining seasoned flour to use in the gravy later. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet. Add the meat and cook over high heat, turning once, for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until browned. Remove with tongs or a fork to a plate, (Depending upon the skillet size, this may need to be done in 2 batches. Do not crowd pan, or the meat will not brown.) Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the drippings in the pan along with the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are almost tender. Add the garlic and sprinkle the reserved seasoned flour over vegetables. Cook, stirring 1 minute. Add oregano, tomatoes with their juices, and the wine. Return the meat and any accumulated juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. And stir in optional parsley if you desire.
BEEF RAGOUT
My mother used to serve this to our family as a one-dish meal by adding sliced potatoes with the carrots. I've updated it by substituting mushrooms for the potatoes and adding chili sauce. It's also good over rice or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, saute beef and onion in oil over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the water, wine or broth, chili sauce, bacon, garlic, oregano, thyme and remaining pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add carrots and mushrooms; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots and meat are tender. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN ROAST BEEF I
Tender, seasoned beef that can be sliced and served as a sandwich or as an entree. Best to fix day before serving and refrigerate. Makes slicing easier. Delicious!
Provided by MICHELLEM66
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour water into a large kettle, and add bouillon cubes.
- Mix together the salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes on a large plate. Rub roast with 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Roll roast in seasoning mixture until well coated. Place the roast in the kettle along with any left over seasoning mixture and oil.
- Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer approximately 3 1/2 hours. Meat should be tender and well done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 138.5 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 45.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 632 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
ITALIAN BEEF RAGù
Make a hearty Italian Beef Ragù with ground beef, vegetables & bacon to put over hot, cooked pasta. This Italian Beef Ragù tastes pretty good right off the spoon, too!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h50m
Yield 24 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook all ingredients except tomatoes, broth and tomato paste in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat 15 to 20 min. or until ground beef and bacon are done, and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
RAGOUT OF BEEF ITALIANO
From my collection of handwritten recipes 1964. This is a great way to use up that leftover roast beef from Sunday dinner.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 1 beef ragout, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in skillet and saute onions. Add garlic and green pepper; cook 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, salt and pepper, mushrooms with juice, and oregano. Simmer 15 minutes. Add beef, simmer 20 minutes. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 685.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic or grass-fed beef, fresh vegetables, and quality red wine will make a big difference.
- Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to allow the sauce to simmer and develop its flavor.
- Don't skip the step of deglazing the pan with red wine. This adds a rich depth of flavor to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 1 hour, or longer if you have time. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve the ragù with your favorite pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Ragù alla Bolognese is a classic Italian dish that is rich, flavorful, and versatile. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying dish, give ragù alla Bolognese a try. You won't be disappointed!
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