Whenever I make a spaghetti bolognaise I always leave it on the hob for a long period of time. That way the juices from the meat have time to absorb into the other ingredients. It makes the sauce so tasty. I have never made a Ragu before. This was my first time!!!
It’s similar to a spaghetti bolognaise in many ways. When I was cooking it I decided to leave it on the hob for a good thirty minutes. The juices from the vegetables and the meat disappeared to make a yummy sauce we served with roasted potatoes. It was so delicious and it’s definitely a meal we will be eating again soon. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Vegetable grater
- Large saucepan
- Stirring spoon
- Teaspoon
Ingredients
- Mince beef x 400g
- Bacon x 6 – 8 slices
- Onion x 1
- Garlic x 2 cloves
- Carrot x 1
- Tomatoes x 1 tin
- Chicken stock or bone broth x 100mls
- Dried mixed herbs x 1 – 2 tsp
- Bay leaves x 2
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Firstly peel and grate the carrot.
- Peel, slice and dice the onions.
- Next peel the garlic and slice the cloves.
- Cut the bacon into strips.
- Put a large pan onto a high heat on the hob and add oil to the base of the pan.
- When the pan is hot add in the onion and fry until the start to soften and become clear.
- Next add in the garlic until it start to turn slightly golden brown and you and can the aroma from the base of the pan.
- The pan might start to get a little to hot so turn the heat down and add a little water to stop the ingredients from sticking to the base.
- Add in the grated carrot and fry for a further few minutes.
- Now add in the bacon and fry until it turns pink.
- Once the bacon is cooked add in the beef and fry until it turns brown.
- Add in the tomatoes and pour the stock or broth into the tin.
- Wash the tin round with the liquid and pour into the pan.
- Mix all of these ingredients together.
- Sprinkle over the dried mixed herbs and add in the bay leaves.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring all the ingredients to the boil and turn the heat down.
- Leave to simmer for a good thirty minutes stirring the ingredients every so often.
- Then serve with a side of your choice and enjoy.
Beef Ragu was a yummy meal we all enjoyed. I made double of this meal and froze it for another occasion. All of the ingredients are freezable so you can make double of this dish and freeze it. Plus it makes tasty leftover too. As I mentioned all the plates were clean by the meal of dinner and ready to put back in the cupboard. That’s how much we enjoyed it!!! However you decide to eat this meal, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx
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