Slow Beef Ragu with Courgetti
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A good ragu is mostly about patience, and this one rewards a gentle simmer with a sauce that tastes far longer cooked than it really is. The beef turns savoury and rich, rosemary threads through the tomatoes, and the courgetti keeps the finish lighter than a bowl of pasta would. It is hearty, but still tidy enough for an ordinary evening.
Ingredients
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Local shop500g beef mince
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Local shop4 medium courgettes
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Local shop1 small onion, finely chopped
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Local shop1 small carrot, finely diced
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop2 tsp rosemary, finely chopped
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 60 minutes from start to finish.
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large saucepan and brown the beef mince over a medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add the onion and carrot with a pinch of salt and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, add a splash of water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until rich and reduced.
Meanwhile, spiralise the courgettes into courgetti. Warm the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan and toss the courgetti for 1-2 minutes until just tender.
Season the ragu to taste and spoon it over the courgetti to serve.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Cut the carrot finely so it melts into the sauce - you get the sweetness and balance without turning the ragu chunky.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.