Description
A cozy French classic, Ragout du Nord combines tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a rich sauce for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef (Chuck or Brisket)
- 4 oz Lardons (or Bacon)
- 2 Onions, chopped
- 3 Carrots, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onions, carrots, and garlic.
- Brown the meat in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook the lardons until crispy in the same pot.
- Sauté the onions, carrots, and garlic until soft.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the red wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine everything back into the pot with herbs and broth.
- Slow cook for 120 to 150 minutes until beef is tender.
- Finishing touches: Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove herbs before serving.
- Let it rest before serving for flavor development.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or bread to soak up the sauce. Enhance with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Ragout du Nord, French cuisine, comfort food, beef stew, family recipe