Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Braised Steak Ragu with Pappardelle, where tender chuck roast melds beautifully with wide noodles and a savory tomato sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With aromatic garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of red wine, each bite delivers a comforting embrace that warms the soul. Gather around the table and savor the memories this dish will create!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chuck roast chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in canned tomatoes with juices and red wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Braise: Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise for 2-3 hours.
- Cook Pasta: About 10 minutes before serving, cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Serve: Toss cooked pasta with ragu in the pot over low heat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 102mg