SICILIAN BEEF RAGOUT

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Stew     Winter

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
6 sprigs fresh thyme
3 pounds beef chuck in 2-inch chunks
½ cup finely chopped fennel bulb
½ cup finely chopped leeks (white only)
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
12 large Sicilian green olives, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 ½ cups robust red wine
½ cup beef stock
3 branches fresh rosemary

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.

Bashkim Bashko
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef ragout.


Esan Khatri
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Drew Barth
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This is one of the best ragout recipes I've ever tried. The beef was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Ch Qasim
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I've never made ragout before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


JH ISLAMIC MEDIA JAKIR
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


ROAA HAMADA
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this ragout. The sauce was so flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Niamatullah Paktiawal
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Maaz Jamal
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's easy to find everything I need at my local grocery store.


Gift Adiele
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make it with pot roast, but you could also use steak or stew meat.


leweyehu yirsaw
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the beef is always cooked perfectly.


Shakil 641
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Malik 302
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I made this ragout for my family last night and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and everyone went back for seconds.


William Finney Blay
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This Sicilian beef ragout is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is cooked until fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.