Braised Beef Rigatoni
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 450g stewing beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 250g rigatoni
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil to a dutch oven set over medium heat. Once the pan is hot add the stewing beef (working in batches if necessary) and brown on all sides.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the dried oregano.
- Add the beef broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
- Use two forks to pull the beef apart. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Turn off the heat and cover while you make the pasta.
- Place a large pot filled with water over high heat. Add the rigatoni and stir for about 15 seconds. Cook according to the package directions.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to the braised beef, bringing a little pasta water along to help thin out and enrich the sauce. Toss to combine. Add the parmesan cheese and toss.
Serve garnished with more cheese.









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I had a small packet of beef in the freezer, and there was just hubby & I. so I halved the recipe-more or less
Deglazed with some wine as well as the beef stock.
Did not have crushed tomatoes, so used diced.
Added a teaspoon of harissa, for a little sumpin sumpin.