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Instant Pot Ragu Recipe: Simple Steps

This Instant Pot Ragu is a hearty and delicious sauce that's perfect for pasta or polenta. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Serve the ragu over cooked pasta or polenta.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine before adding the tomatoes.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef, Instant Pot, Ragu
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