{"id":"02b53a43-5417-4723-a179-768d525f524b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/02b53a43-5417-4723-a179-768d525f524b","source_url":"https://www.insidetherustickitchen.com/italian-beef-ragu-classic-recipe/","title":"Italian Beef Ragu","description":"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.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT150M","total_time":"PT165M","image_url":"https://www.insidetherustickitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Italian-Beef-Ragu-Square-Inside-the-rustic-kitchen.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 carrot","item":"carrot","quantity":1},{"text":"1 white onion","item":"white onion","quantity":1},{"text":"1 stalk celery","item":"celery","quantity":1,"unit":"stalk"},{"text":"8.8 oz 250g ground beef (mince) ((250g))","item":"250g ground beef (mince) ((250g))","quantity":8.8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"8.8 oz 250g ground pork (mince) ((250g))","item":"250g ground pork (mince) ((250g))","quantity":8.8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 cups sieved tomatoes (passata) ((470g))","item":"sieved tomatoes (passata) ((470g))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup (230ml) red wine ((240ml))","item":"red wine ((240ml))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":230,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"4 cups beef stock ((1 litre))","item":"beef stock ((1 litre))","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 bay leaf ((optional))","item":"bay leaf ((optional))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 pinch salt and pepper","item":"salt and pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Finely chop the carrot, onion and celery and sweat the vegetables gently in a large frying pan with the olive oil. Once the vegetables are soft add the ground beef and pork and cook until browned."},{"number":2,"text":"If there is a lot of excess fat in the pan, drain some out. Add the red wine and reduce by half. Once the wine has reduced by half add the passata, tomato paste and half of the beef stock and a pinch of salt and pepper."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir the sauce then add the bay leaf. Let it simmer on a low heat uncovered for 2 and a half hours topping up with the rest of the stock as it reduces."},{"number":4,"text":"Tip: Remeber to check on the ragu every now and then to stir it and add extra stock or water if needed."},{"number":5,"text":"To serve with pasta add cooked pasta into the ragu and toss or use as desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:00:48.168682+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:48.168682+00:00"}