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Instant Pot Beef Ragu Pasta Sauce

A cozy, rich, and hearty beef ragu that is easy to make in the Instant Pot, delivering deep flavor similar to a slow-cooked meal in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb chuck roast or stew beef Cut into large cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Adds richness
  • 0.5 cup red wine Optional, for deglazing
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes Big can
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sugar If tomatoes are sharp
  • 1 piece parmesan rind Optional, for added flavor
  • to taste salt For seasoning

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Salt and pepper the beef cubes generously.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, heat the olive oil and brown the beef in batches.
  • Remove the beef and add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until soft.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for one minute.
  • Pour in the red wine and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom.
  • Return the beef to the pot along with the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano, parmesan rind, and sugar.

Cooking

  • Lock the Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure for 45 minutes.
  • Allow a natural release for 10 minutes, or until you're ready.
  • Shred the beef with forks, stir well, and taste for additional salt.

Notes

For thickening, switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode with the lid off for 5-10 minutes. Serve over pasta, polenta, or crusty bread. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Keyword Beef Ragu, Instant Pot, Pasta Sauce