Hearty Beef Ragu with Rustic Bread

Warm up with this rich and savory beef ragu served with a slice of crusty bread. Perfect for a comforting solo meal, this dish delivers deep flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. 3. Increase the heat and add the diced beef, browning it on all sides. 4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. While the ragu simmers, toast the slice of rustic bread until golden. 7. Serve the beef ragu hot, alongside the toasted bread, perfect for dipping.

200g beef chuck, diced 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small carrot, diced 1 small celery stalk, diced 100g canned crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup beef broth 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1 slice rustic bread