BEAUTIFUL Slow Cooked Beef Ragout

Slow-cooked beef ragout made rich, tender, and full of deep flavour. The beef is braised low and slow until it falls apart, creating a hearty, comforting sauce. This is classic comfort food done right. Simple ingredients, patient cooking, and incredible results. Oven Temperature: Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). You Will Need: Large cast-iron pot with lid (or heavy-based saucepan) Wooden spoon Tea towel Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 500g stewing beef or braising steak, cut into chunks 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dried Italian herbs 2 × 400g tins chopped tomatoes 400ml beef or chicken stock (or red wine) 1–2 tbsp tomato purée or a squeeze of tomato ketchup