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Savory Braised Beef Recipe

Savory Braised Beef Recipe


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  • Total Time: 57-63 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Braised Beef delivers pure comfort straight from the kitchen, melting with rich, slow-cooked goodness that makes your dinner table feel like home. Tender meat simmered in aromatic herbs promises a hearty meal your family will devour with pure satisfaction.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 300 grams 00 flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 300 grams whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 250 grams fresh spinach
  • 100 grams unsalted butter

Supporting Ingredients:

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic

Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water
  • Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Extra fresh sage leaves
  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Dump 300 grams flour onto a clean surface and carve a wide well in the center.
  2. Crack 3 eggs directly into the flour well, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Use a fork to slowly blend flour from the inner edges toward the egg mixture until it becomes challenging to mix.
  4. Switch to your hands and knead the dough vigorously for 8-10 minutes until your pasta becomes smooth and stretchy.
  5. Tightly wrap the dough in plastic and allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Combine 300 grams ricotta, 250 grams chopped spinach, ½ cup Parmesan, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl.
  7. Roll your dough into gossamer-thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
  8. Drop 1-tablespoon ricotta portions every 2 inches along one pasta sheet.
  9. Layer a second pasta sheet on top and press firmly between each filling mound to seal ravioli pockets.
  10. Slice ravioli into individual squares using a pasta cutter or sharp knife.
  11. Melt 100 grams butter in a large skillet at medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden brown.
  12. Toss 20 sage leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper into the browning butter.
  13. Boil ravioli in salted water for 3-4 minutes until they bob cheerfully to the surface.
  14. Transfer pasta directly into the sage butter sauce with a slotted spoon.
  15. Gently swirl ravioli in sauce, splashing ¼ cup pasta water to create a silky coating.
  16. Arrange ravioli on plates and shower with extra Parmesan, fresh sage leaves, and a light olive oil drizzle.

Notes

  • Fresh pasta dough requires patience and consistent kneading to develop the right gluten structure for perfect texture.
  • Always rest the pasta dough at room temperature to allow gluten to relax and make rolling easier without breaking.
  • Seal ravioli edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, pressing out any air pockets with fingertips.
  • Brown butter carefully to develop rich nutty flavor without burning, watching the color change from yellow to golden brown.
  • Prep Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 474 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 145 mg