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Bad Wolf Ragu

Rich, Hearty, Tasty, and filling. Perfect for NASTY weather
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 658
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Beef Chuck Roast cut into large equal chunks
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt Kosher
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Coarse ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 ea Yellow Onion Medium, peeled, diced
  • 1 ea Carrot Medium, peeled, diced
  • 1 rib celery Medium, washed, disced
  • 1 can Tomatoes and Chilies 10 oz can
  • 1 cup Beef Stock
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 Cup red wine Merlot or full bodied
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 2 ea Bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Dry the beef and season on all sides with salt and peepr
  2. In a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp oil
  3. Whence the oil shimmers, add beef and heavily sear until quite brown
  4. Move the beef to a holding plate; drop the heat to medium-low
  5. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, onions thence saute until the onions are soft and translucent 3-5 minutes
  6. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, ~ 2 minutes
  7. Add the carrots and celery, saute slowly until the veggies soften, ~ 5 minutes.
  8. Add the rest of the ingredients and return the beef to the pot along with any juices.
  9. Bring to a simmer thence reduce heat to low for a very low simmer
  10. Cover and slow cook until beef is tender and can be shredded (~2 hours)
  11. Remove the beef to a plate and shred, and return to the pot.
  12. Simmer until the sauce thickens and reduces, ~ 30 minutes
  13. Taste, season, and balance flavor. If too acidic add 1/2 tsp sugar.
  14. Serve over noodles, I use thick hearty noodles, (Pappardelle), to stand up to the bold flavor and sturdy texture of the sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 49gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 2332mgPotassium: 1682mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This sauce freezes well and when aged overnight in the fridge actually gains in flavor.
Always a favorite in the lair kitchen, but downsized to feed two mere mortals, not the usual crew of 6-8.

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