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.

Gafadi Bikash
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Overall, I really enjoyed this ragout. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a hearty winter meal.


Diane Flora
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This ragout is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal.


Hya Khan
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but this ragout was surprisingly good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Joanne Rodriguez
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Mateo Fabel
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I've been making this ragout for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Nyangoma Bbetty
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This ragout is the perfect dish for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Nozithelo Mpofu
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I highly recommend this ragout recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


lily enderdragon
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This is one of the best ragout recipes I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and the meat is so tender.


Abbas Abbasalibahadur
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I love how versatile this ragout is. I've served it over pasta, mashed potatoes, and polenta. It's always delicious.


Brent Cheney
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This ragout is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and it just makes me feel good.


Rene Nunez
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I've made this ragout several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Shukat Awan188
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This is my new favorite ragout recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sg Tusher
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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but this ragout was amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Irene chinwe
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Hamza Elliasmine
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Just finished making this ragout and it is delicious! The meat is so tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayaan Arkham
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This Sicilian beef ragout is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It's packed with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce. I served it over pasta, but it would also be great with mashed potatoes or polenta.