Beef-Ragout with Macaroni
This hearty beef ragout with macaroni combines minced beef, tomato purée, carrots and leeks in a rich, slow-developed sauce. The Thermomix TM7 chops the garlic and rosemary in seconds, then mixes and simmers everything to a deep, savoury flavour. A comforting family main course with minimal hands-on effort and easy cleaning afterwards.
About this recipe
Beef ragout with macaroni Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate quick weeknight dinner when you crave a hearty, one-bowl comfort meal. Searching for recipes that let your all-in-one kitchen machine do the work pays off here: the TM7 chops garlic and fresh rosemary in seconds, then mixes the minced beef with tomato purée, wine, carrots, leeks and onions into a sauce that simmers evenly without any stirring. The plain flour binds the ragout to a silky thickness that clings beautifully to every macaroni tube, while the rosemary infuses the tomato base with a warm, balsamic note. It is exactly the kind of main course that works for busy families, meal prep Sundays and cosy autumn evenings, delivering deep bistro-style flavour without standing at the hob.
Preparation tips
- For a deeper flavour, let the chopped onions and leeks soften in the olive oil before adding the minced beef, so the ragout builds a sweet, caramelised base rather than a sharp one.
- Add a splash of the wine to deglaze the mixing bowl after browning the beef, scraping up the browned bits for extra savoury depth in your ragout.
- Kid-friendly tip: replace the wine with beef stock and a teaspoon of honey, then blend part of the carrots and leeks into the sauce so picky eaters hardly notice the vegetables.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by swapping the plain flour for cornflour and choosing gluten-free macaroni; the sauce thickens just as well and the rosemary-tomato flavour stays identical.
- For a seasonal winter version, add diced celeriac and a strip of orange zest to the ragout, and finish with fresh thyme instead of rosemary for a festive, deeper aroma.
Why this recipe works
Craving a hearty beef ragout but short on time? This delicious Beef-Ragout with Macaroni is the perfect solution for busy professionals needing a quick, flavourful meal without the wait. , the Thermomix TM7 effortlessly handles chopping, simmering, and stirring, transforming simple ingredients into a rich international dish. You can relax or finish up work whilst the TM7 does the hard labour. Say goodbye to long hours in the kitchen and hello to a comforting dinner that fits perfectly into your hectic schedule.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Garlic and fresh rosemary are chopped in seconds to a fine, even paste that releases their oils straight into the ragout.
- Weighing the plain flour directly in the mixing bowl guarantees a silky, lump-free sauce consistency every single time.
- Even heating keeps the tomato purée and wine simmering gently without sticking, so the ragout develops deep flavour unattended.
- Mixing folds the minced beef through the vegetables continuously, breaking it into uniform crumbles without manual stirring.
- Browning the onions in olive oil at the start gives the ragout a sweet, caramelised foundation in mere minutes.
Ingredients
- garlic clove
- fresh rosemary
- carrots
- leeks
- onions
- olive oil
- plain flour
- dried pasta
- beef mince
- tomato purée