ragout of beef

Detroit, MI
Updated on Oct 3, 2014

This recipe comes from the 1941 New American Cook Book. Its very tasty. I like to add some fresh chopped parsley to it. In the picture I've used parsnips as well as carrots. I serve it over hot cooked white rice.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or fat
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 - diced carrot
  • 1 - diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

How To Make ragout of beef

  • Step 1
    Wipe meat with a cold, damp cloth and cut into small cubes.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle with half the salt and pepper and roll in 1/2 cup flour.
  • Step 3
    Melt butter in a saucepan. Add meat and brown it well.
  • Step 4
    Stir in 1 Tbsp. flour.
  • Step 5
    Add 1 cup boiling water.
  • Step 6
    Bring to boiling point, stirring constantly. Add balance of salt and pepper, carrot and onion.
  • Step 7
    Cover tightly and let simmer 1 hour.
  • Step 8
    Add Worcestershire sauce and serve hot.

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Category: Beef
Category: Beef Soups
Culture: French
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #Carrots
Keyword: #ragout
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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