Ingredients for Slow Cooked Beef Ragu
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
600g beef chuck steak, diced into small 2cm pieces
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 large brown onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
2 cups low sodium beef stock
2 tbsp tomato paste
400g tin crushed tomatoes
400g jar passata
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
Method for Slow Cooked Beef Ragu
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- Preheat oven to 170°C.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown half the beef (don’t overcrowd the pan), then remove and repeat with the remaining beef. Set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add chopped vegetables and cook for 10 minutes or until softened. Add garlic for the final minute.
- Add the stock and stir to lift any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, passata, and herbs.
- Return beef to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 hours, checking with 1 hour remaining. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more stock or water. If it’s too thin, remove the lid for the final hour.
- Once cooked, shred beef with a fork or gently mash it into the sauce for easier texture.
BLW Tips:
- Spoon over soft, short pasta shapes or mashed sweet potato
- Serve in a suction bowl with pre-loaded spoons
- Offer alongside soft veggie fingers
Slow Cooked Beef Ragu Recipe FAQs
Can I freeze portions of the slow cooked beef ragu for later?
This recipe freezes well. Allow the ragu to cool before dishing into individual portions and freezing.
Can I add extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach to this slow cooked beef ragu recipe?
Yes you can, vegetables like zucchini or spinach I would suggest adding towards the end of cooking to prevent over cooking them. Alternatively you could add chopped or sliced mushrooms in at the same time as the tomatoes.
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