Red Wine Beef Ragu
Red Wine Beef Ragu, a Pot Roast / Comfort Foods beef recipe, ready in 180 minutes, serves 6 to 8 Servings.
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Cook Time: 3 hrs
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients: 16
Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Preparation
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Step 1
The short rib pieces should already be in strips, but if using Chuck Roast cut into 1-2 inch strips. Season with 1 Tbsp. of salt and 1 Tbsp. of pepper.
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Step 2
Place a heavy based pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. of the oil and place beef in the pot to brown. You may need to do this in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove beef from pot.
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Step 3
Add remaining oil to pot and turn heat to medium. Add onions, garlic and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Add half the wine to the vegetable mix, and use a spoon to dislodge all the crusty brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the remaining wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, stock and bay leaves to the pot. Stir and add the browned beef. Turn heat to medium-low so that there is an active simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
Use tongs to remove beef pieces from liquid, and shred finely using two forks.
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Step 6
Return shredded beef to the pot and stir into the sauce. Add additional salt if desired.
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Step 7
Replace lid and cook for 15 more minutes over low heat to allow the beef to mingle with the sauce.
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Step 8
Serve on cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
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Step 1
Follow step 1. Add 1 Tbsp. of the oil to Instant Pot and program to “Sauté”. Place beef in the pot to brown. You may need to do this in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove beef from pot.
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Step 2
Add remaining oil to pot. Add onions, garlic and carrots and sauté, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5
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Step 3
Add half the wine to the vegetable mix, and use a spoon to dislodge all the crusty brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the remaining wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, stock and bay leaves to the pot. Stir and add the browned beef.
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Step 4
Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Use beef, stew or high-pressure setting on pressure cooker; program 45 minutes on pressure cooker timer.
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Step 5
When finished, use quick release feature to release pressure and carefully remove lid.
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Step 6
Use tongs to remove beef from liquid and shred using two forks.
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Step 7
Transfer sauce to stove top and add shredded beef. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 more minutes over low heat to allow the beef to mingle with the sauce.
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Step 8
Serve on cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition Information
Based on Chuck Roast
Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 820; Total fat 21g (Sat. fat 5g; Trans fat 0g); Cholest. 190 mg; Sodium 2340 mg; Total Carb. 74 g; Fiber 5 g; Total Sugars 10 g; Protein 65 g; Vit D 0mcg (0% DV); Calcium 125 mcg (10% DV); Iron 10 mg (60% DV); Potas. 970mg (15%DV)
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
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