Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our delectable Ground Beef Ragu! This hearty and flavorful dish is a symphony of rich flavors that will tantalize your senses. Crafted with succulent ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a luscious tomato sauce, this ragu is a versatile masterpiece that can be enjoyed on its own or served as a sumptuous topping for pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of variations, catering to every palate and preference. From the classic Italian Ragu Bolognese to the unique and tangy Greek-Inspired Ground Beef Ragu, each recipe brings a distinct twist to this timeless dish. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating a remarkable Ground Beef Ragu that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to satisfy and delight.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK BEEF RAGU
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
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
HEARTY VEGETABLE BEEF RAGU
This recipe is healthy yet satisfying, quick yet delicious. It's on the table in less than 30 minutes-and one that my children will gobble up! If you are not fond of kale, stir in baby spinach or chopped broccoli instead. -Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Stir in tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, kale, peas, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until kale is tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir pasta into sauce. If desired, serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK AND HEARTY GROUND BEEF RAGU
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
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
CHUNKY BEEF RAGU
Make and share this Chunky Beef Ragu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ginger Cook
Categories Weeknight
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sear chuck in olive oil on all sides and remove from pan and set aside.
- Leaving oil left in pan add butter.
- Once butter has melted add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add celery and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Add chuck back to pan and add tomato paste stir to incorporate cook for 2 minutes.
- Add wine and stir to incorporate, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and beef stock to pan.
- Add bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 hours.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs stir in cooked pasta.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Ground Beef: Opt for 80/20 ground beef for a flavorful and juicy ragu.
- Brown the Beef Thoroughly: Browning the beef adds depth of flavor and color to the ragu.
- Use a Variety of Veggies: Incorporate a mix of veggies like carrots, celery, and onions for a flavorful base.
- Add Herbs and Spices: Enhance the ragu's flavor with herbs like thyme and rosemary, and spices like garlic powder and paprika.
- Simmer for Richness: Simmering the ragu for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful ground beef ragu is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of accompaniments. Whether you serve it over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes, this ragu is sure to satisfy. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
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