ragout of beef

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

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.

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

Ingredients For ragout of beef

  • 2 lb
    beef
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or fat
  • 1 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1
    diced carrot
  • 1
    diced onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make ragout of beef

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