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Shredded Beef Ragu Sauce

Inspired by

Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Cook Time:

2 hours 30 minutes

Total Time:

2 hours 50 minutes

Equipment:

  • measuring cup

  • measuring spoon

  • paper towel

  • plate

  • tongs

  • cutting board

  • knife

  • (2) forks

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 lbs. chuck beef

  • 1 tbsp. salt

  • Black pepper

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 c. carrots, diced

  • 1 c. celery, diced

  • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste

  • 2 beef bouillon cubes

  • 1 c. wine or beef stock

  • 1-1/2 c. water

  • 3/4 tsp. dried thyme

  • 3 dried bay leaves

Directions

  1. Pat beef dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oilive oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides until brown, then place on a plate. 

  3. Turn the burner to medium-low and add the remaining olive oil.

  4. Add garlic and onion, saute for 2 minutes, then add the carrots and celery and saute again for 5 minutes. 

  5. Add remaining ingredients and the beef to the pot, pour in any juice on the plate as well. Turn the heat up and bring pot to a simmer, then reduce heat just until it is bubbling very gently. 

  6. Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours or until beef is tender enough to shred. 

  7. Remove beef from pot and shred with 2 forks before returning to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced. 

  8. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. 

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