Monday, September 23, 2019

BEEF RAGU

800-1000 gms chuck steak
salt and pepper
plain flour
large pasta, eg. pappadelle, fettuccine etc
oil
RAGU
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic , crushed
1 carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
250gms sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup of beef stock
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tin crushed tomatoes 

Chop steak into cubes or slices, toss with seasoned flour. Brown in oil, then remove. Clean pan.
Add the 2 tablespoons oil and saute the onion and garlic, add carrot and mushrooms, cook for few minutes, add remaining ingredients and simmer , covered on low heat 2 - 2 1/2 hours or place in 160o oven for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Add cooked pasta to sauce to serve.