45 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Quick Beef Ragu
70% authentic · Italian-Inspired
A simplified, faster version of beef ragu, perfect for weeknights. It uses ground beef and a shorter simmering time, while still capturing the essence of a hearty meat sauce.
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Ingredients
- Ground Beef500g
- Yellow Onion1 medium
- Garlic3 cloves
- Tomato Paste2 tbsp
- Crushed Tomatoes800g
- Beef Broth100ml
- Dried Oregano1 tsp
- Dried Basil1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, and basil. Stir well.
- 5
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
