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Beef Cheek Ragu with Pappardelle

Beef Cheek Ragu with Pappardelle

Beef Cheek Ragu with Pappardelle is a hearty one pot wonder. A delicious meal that's great for entertaining or feeding the whole family.
Serves 8 people
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 5 hours 30 minutes
Total 5 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 1.2 kg beef cheeks, or stewing beef
  • 2 brown onions, peeled and roughly diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 600 ml red wine
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 600 ml beef stock
  • 600 g pappardelle
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 40 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • sea salt, to season
  • black pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 150ºC.
  • Generously season the beef with salt and pepper. Place a large oven-proof pan or Dutch oven on high heat. Add half the olive oil and brown the beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat slightly and add the other half of the oil to the pan. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaves and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion has softened.
  • Add the red wine and stir to deglaze the base of the pan. Add the meat back in, then stir in the tomatoes and beef stock. Season with pepper and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover the pan with a lid, leaving it slightly askew, and place in the oven. Cook for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily. During the cooking time, check the sauce level every hour and gently stir. If it starts to reduce too quickly, add a little water or cover completely.
  • When the ragu is ready, cook the pappardelle in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander and then return to the pot. Add a couple of large spoonfuls of the ragu into the pan and gently stir to coat.
  • Place the pasta on each serving plate and top with a spoonful of ragu. Freshly grate some Parmesan cheese over the top, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately.
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $30
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 712kcal