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35 minEasy5 servings

One Pot Beef, Bean & Lentil Ragú

Name: One Pot Beef, Bean & Lentil Ragú
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 10 cloves garlic cloves, grated; 170 g tomato paste; 448 g 93% lean beef; 3 tsp coarse salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 425 g canned cannellini beans in vodka sauce; 425 g canned lentils; 336 g whole wheat pasta; 450 ml bone broth; 336 ml water; 120 g whole milk skyr or Greek yogurt; 30 g parmigiano reggiano; 1 handful chopped cilantro, basil, or parsley

A high-protein, high-fiber one-pot ragú made with lean beef, lentils, and beans. Perfect for healthy meal prep.

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Time35min

LevelEasy

Servings5

Method 8 steps

To a large pot, add the olive oil, grated garlic, and tomato paste. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the lean beef and cook down until fully browned.

Season with coarse salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.

Stir in the canned cannellini beans and lentils, which will add a great texture to the sauce.

Pour in the bone broth and water, add the remaining coarse salt, and bring everything to a gentle simmer.

Add the whole wheat pasta directly into the pot. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.

Take off the lid and cook for another 5 minutes until the ragú is thick and creamy.

Finish by stirring in chopped herbs, skyr or Greek yogurt, and parmigiano reggiano. Mix until the flavors combine and serve.

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Notes

This hearty ragu bridges the gap between a classic meat sauce and a nutrient-dense stew. By simmering the beef alongside pulses and whole wheat pasta in a single pot, the starches release directly into the liquid to create a naturally thick, velvet texture. The addition of skyr at the finish provides a subtle tang and creamy consistency without the heavy fat content of traditional dairy. It is an ideal midweek meal that yields a deep, developed flavor in just over half an hour.

Expect a dense, savory result where the cannellini beans and lentils provide structural contrast to the ground beef. The technique relies on controlled liquid reduction to ensure the pasta cooks through while the sauce reaches the correct viscosity. This is comfort food designed for efficiency, delivering a robust Italian-inspired profile through a streamlined, low-intervention process.

Before you start

When cooking the tomato paste and garlic in the first step, wait until the paste turns a deep rust color to ensure the sugars have caramelized properly.
Monitor the simmer carefully during the twenty-minute covered cooking phase to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot as the liquid reduces.
The ragu is finished when the sauce clings heavily to the pasta; if it appears too thin after twenty-five minutes, simmer uncovered for two additional minutes.
Avoid boiling the pot vigorously after adding the skyr and cheese at the end, as high heat can cause the yogurt to curdle and break the sauce.

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Replace 24 grams of skyr with an equal amount of full-fat sour cream for a richer finish with a similar level of acidity.
Substitute 90 milliliters of bone broth with beef stock or vegetable bouillon to maintain the savory base if bone broth is unavailable.
Use 67.2 grams of standard white pasta instead of whole wheat, but reduce the simmering time by five minutes to prevent overcooking.

Keeping it

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. As the pasta sits, it will continue to absorb the surrounding liquid, causing the ragu to thicken significantly. To reheat, place a portion in a small saucepan with a splash of water or broth over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to loosen the sauce and restore its original creaminess. This dish does not freeze well because the pasta texture degrades and becomes mushy when thawed.

Questions

Why is the sauce too thick after twenty minutes?

The whole wheat pasta and pulses absorb a large amount of moisture. If the heat is too high, the liquid evaporates before the pasta softens. Stir in an extra thirty milliliters of water if the mixture looks dry or begins to catch on the bottom of the pot.

Is this ragu spicy?

The recipe contains a small amount of red chili flakes which provide a mild back-of-the-throat warmth rather than intense heat. To keep it entirely mild, omit the flakes. The acidity from the tomato paste and skyr balances the small amount of spice present in the standard preparation.

Can I use dry beans and lentils instead of canned?

No, this method relies on the pre-cooked nature of canned pulses. Dry beans and lentils require much longer cooking times and significantly more liquid than this thirty-five-minute recipe provides. Using dry ingredients would result in hard pulses and overcooked, mushy pasta by the time the dish is finished.

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