One-Pot Braised Beef Rigatoni

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chuck Roast (sliced into large even sized chunks)
• 2 tbsp Salt (divided for seasoning and sauce)
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for searing)
• 1 Carrot (large, diced)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 1 White Onion (large, diced)
• 3 Garlic (cloves)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 4 cup Beef Broth
• 4 cup Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 cup Water
• 2 sprigs Thyme
• 2 sprigs Rosemary
• 3 Bay Leaf
• 500 g Rigatoni Pasta (1 package)
• 0.5 bunch Basil
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the chuck roast into large, even-sized chunks.

2. 2

   Season the beef chunks thoroughly with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.

4. 4

   Sear the beef on all sides until browned, then remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

5. 5

   To the same pot, add the diced carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring.

6. 6

   Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the vegetables and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, water, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaves to the pot.

8. 8

   Bring the liquid to a simmer, then add the seared beef back into the pot.

9. 9

   Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.

10. 10

    Once tender, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.

11. 11

    While the beef is still warm, remove it from the pot and shred the meat using two forks.

12. 12

    Add the shredded beef back into the sauce.

13. 13

    Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the pot and stir until fully combined with the sauce and meat.

14. 14

    Finish the dish by stirring in the parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and basil.

15. 15

    Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

The recipe mentions adding 'cooked pasta' in the method, though the title suggests a one-pot approach. If you prefer a true one-pot method where the pasta cooks in the sauce, you may need to adjust the liquid levels and add the dry pasta during the final 15-20 minutes of simmering.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• one-pot
• braised beef
• pasta
• comfort food
• winter