Italian Beef Ragu

Name: Italian Beef Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 carrot; 1 white onion; 1 stalk celery; 8.8 oz 250g ground beef (mince) ((250g)); 8.8 oz 250g ground pork (mince) ((250g)); 2 cups sieved tomatoes (passata) ((470g)); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup (230ml) red wine ((240ml)); 4 cups beef stock ((1 litre)); 1 bay leaf ((optional)); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 30min

A classic Italian beef ragu that's easy and packed full of flavour! This ground beef ragu is made using only a few simple ingredients and can be used in so many ways. Toss it with fresh tagliatelle pasta, make it into lasagne with bechamel sauce or use it as a filling for homemade ravioli for a truly authentic Italian meal. Find step by step photos and instructions below.

Updated at: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:49:42 GMT