Beef And Vegetable Ragout Recipes

HEARTY VEGETABLE BEEF RAGU

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Stir in tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, kale, peas, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until kale is tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir pasta into sauce. If desired, serve with cheese.

BEEF-VEGETABLE RAGOUT

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet cook stir meat in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until meat is of desired doneness. Remove meat from skillet, reserve drippings. Keep meat warm.
• In the same skillet cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth and wine or sherry. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in sugar snap peas; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes more or until peas are tender.
• Stir in meat and tomatoes; heat through. If desired, serve over noodles or pasta.
• Total time 30 start to finish.
• Can be made ahead, just reheat while pasta is cooking and add snap peas right before serving.
• Can be served alone or paired with a crusty bread and salad.

BEEF RAGOUT WITH ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cut up all root vegetables to 1/2 inch pieces.
• Preheat oven to 425°F Toss vegetables and onion with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place vegetables on baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes or until golden.
• Saute beef in large dutch oven in remaining olive oil over medium high heat until brown. Add in roasted vegetables, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, pepper, salt and juice. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes on low until sauce is slightly thick.
• Serve over mashed potatoes.