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MEATBALL RAGU Recipe

Meatball Ragu, Susan Herrlein

This is one of my absolute favorites! This Meatball Ragu is a comfort food that is full of outstanding flavor and so easy to make!  The whole family will love this meal.  ENJOY!  – Sues 

Meatball Ragu

Recipe by, March 2025 Featured Chef, Sues Herrlein | FoodSocial

US Wellness Meats Shopping List:

Ground Beef 

Beef Bone Broth

Ingredients: 

  • 2LBS Ground Beef
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Cracked Pepper
  • 1 ½ Cups Carrots, Diced
  • 1 Cup Celery, Diced
  • 6 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
  • 28oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • ½ Cup Coconut Aminos
  • ½ Cup Red Wine
  • ½ Cup Beef Bone Broth
  • ½ Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Parmesan Rind *Optional*
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan to Garnish

Assembly:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, ½ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and cracked pepper. Whisk together until fully combined.
  2. Add the ground beef to the egg mixture and mix together until the egg is fully incorporated.
  3. Form the meatballs into 12 – 14 balls and place them in the bottom of a Dutch oven.
  4. Place the Dutch oven on the stove and heat it on medium-low heat.
  5. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  6. While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, add the carrots, celery, garlic cloves, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, coconut aminos, red wine, bone broth, 1 teaspoon of pink salt, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, and parmesan rind. Mix well.
  8. Pour the tomato mixture into the Dutch oven and cook on low, bringing to a simmer.
  9. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Uncover the Dutch oven and simmer for another hour.
  11. Remove the parmesan rind.
  12. You can serve this dish all on its own or on top of pasta.
  13. Plate the meatballs and cover them with the ragu sauce and shredded parmesan.
  14. ENJOY!
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This ground beef ragu is a weeknight game-changer! Both kids and adults will be drooling over this fun twist on a classic brought to you by our March featured chef, Sues Herrlein. For this recipe and more, head over to our US Wellness Meats Discover Blog today!

 

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Meet our March 25′ Featured Chef, Sues Herrlein! Sues is a wife and mom passionate about creating healthy meals with clean ingredients. After her daughter Clare was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in 2016, Sues focused on using food to support Clare’s growth and well-being. She believes that ingredients matter and that food can heal. As a full-time working mom, Sues understands the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through sharing her recipes, she hopes to inspire others to embrace wholesome meals that bring families together and promote health. Find Sues on Instagram and FoodSocial for more recipes and inspiration!