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Ragu Spaghetti Sauce

Ragu Spaghetti Sauce

Slow cooked tender beef in a rich red wine & tomato broth with herbs & warm spices.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 lb beef roast cut into 3-4 pieces*
  • 1 medium onion. Diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 can tomato paste 5.5 oz (156 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Season the beef well with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a dutch oven and sear the beef on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add in the onion. Cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in the oregano, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Pour in the wine, deglaze the pan and cook until the wine is almost entirely evaporated.
  • Add in the tomato paste and stir well.
  • Pour in the broth and the tomatoes. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender.
  • Remove the meat from the sauce, shred and return to the sauce.
  • Serve with pasta and parmesan cheese.

Notes

*I used a blade roast
Keyword beef ragu, pasta, Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
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