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Best-Ever Beef Ragu Recipe

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes
Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Yields: 6

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 lb. chuck roast, cut into 2" cubes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 c. red wine
  • 1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • Parmesan, for serving
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

 

 

Directions:

  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper and sear, in batches if needed, until browned on all sides, 10 minutes. Remove into a large bowl.
  2. Heat remaining oil, still over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  3. Add tomato paste and cook until it is darkened in color, 1 to 2 minutes more. Deglaze pot with wine, scraping any brown bits up at the bottom of your pot with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add whole peeled tomatoes, water, thyme, bay leaf, and seared pot roast and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat easily shreds, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Use a wooden spoon to break up tomatoes and meat, then serve over your favorite pasta or polenta. Top with parmesan and parsley before serving.

Comments (23)

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

That really really looks good....haven't had bfast yet so hungry!!

Oct 27, 2019 07:07 AM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Will, is this your personal recipe? It sounds delish! I'll have to try it. I love that it has fennel in it. 

Oct 27, 2019 08:24 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Will - although we can't tell from our current weather, cooler temperatures will soon be on the way in Southern California and this recipe definitely has me thinking of "comfort food".

Oct 27, 2019 08:29 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Will... another winner of a recipe. Will definitely try this one  out real soon.

Oct 27, 2019 08:46 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina, Let me know what you think about it.

 

Oct 27, 2019 08:47 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Will Hamm thanks for the delicious beef ragu recipe.

Oct 27, 2019 09:05 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello John Pusa,  Thanks for stopping by to see this recipe.  Made it yesterday and it was so good.

 

Oct 27, 2019 09:18 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Helloo Michael Jacobs,  Withe the snow we are having today, doing chili.  This recipe was from last night.

 

Oct 27, 2019 09:19 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carla Freund.  This recipe came from a neighbor that made it last year.  I made it last night!

 

Oct 27, 2019 09:20 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Kristin,  You need breakfast early in the morning.

 

Oct 27, 2019 09:21 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sheila,  Made it last night and it is all gone.  Chile today in the snow in Denver!

 

Oct 27, 2019 09:21 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Will,

This is another one of your great recipes, I will put it on our list.  Hope the snow does not last long. A

Oct 27, 2019 11:20 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Will - "best ever", that means I have to try it!

Oct 27, 2019 11:42 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Will Hamm

My husband loves his pasta.  I think he will like this recipe. 

Oct 27, 2019 03:00 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Perfect for our cooler weather, Will!!!! Family's coming over so may make it for them this week. 

Oct 27, 2019 07:27 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That looks and sounds so delicious, would I be able to lap it up like soup without the pasta?

Oct 28, 2019 06:47 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Brian England, You could do it without pasta I guess.  I check the sause out that way.

 

Oct 28, 2019 08:44 AM
Krystin Mitchell, CPA CFE
KLSM CPA Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX
Strategic Accounting & Tax Solutions

Hi Will - I have a weak spot for pasta so I will be putting this recipe to the test. Thanks for sharing another delicious sounding recipe!

Oct 29, 2019 07:50 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Will, for sharing this recipe. I will post a reblog.

Oct 29, 2019 08:47 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Tough way to start the morning -- I haven't even had breakfast yet and I am imagining making this for dinner later this week 

Nov 26, 2019 04:50 AM