Ingredients: |
Ingredients: Ragu:
2.5 lb chuck beef, cut into 4 equal pieces
1 T salt
Black pepper
3 T olive oil, separated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
28 oz crushed canned tomatoes
3 T tomato paste
1 cup full bodied red wine
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 3/4 tsp dried
3 dried bay leaves
To Serve:
I lb pappardelle pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan or parmigiana reggiano
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
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Directions: |
Directions:Pat beef dry and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
Sear Beef: Heat 1 T olive oil over high heat in heavy based pot. Sear each piece on all sides until very browned, remove to a plate.
Turn stove down to medium low and add remaining 2 T of olive oil.
Add garlic & onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the carrots & celery and sauté slowly for 5 minutes.
Add remaining Ragu ingredients and return the beef to the pot (including pooled juices). Turn the stove up and bring it to a simmer, then turn it down to low so it’s bubbling very, very gently.
Slow cook: Cover the pot and let it cook for 2 to 4 hours until beef is tender enough to shred.
Shred: Remove beef then coarsely shred with two forks. Return beef to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes until sauce is reduced and thickened - beef will soften slightly more during this step.
Adjust seasoning to your taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve. It’s even better the next day and freezes well for months.
Serve over pappardelle or your choice of pasta |
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Notes: |
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Notes: The original recipe states 2 hours on simmer, but I found it took closer to 4 hours. If you use a slow cooker it lists the time at 6-8 hours
When I take the time to make this, I make a lot. It’s great to have in the freezer.
I always add a bit of crushed red pepper flakes prior to simmering. (We like a little kick to our sauces). Uncle Ron and I enjoy it with the pappardelle, but we like it on polenta even more!
I hope you two enjoy it as much as we do.
Love you!
Aunt Lisa
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