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Beef Ragu

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A slow, rich beef ragu built from cheap mince and storecupboard basics, costed to the penny. A long, gentle simmer makes it taste like a treat for pennies a bowl.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.50

Approx £5.99 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 15 Jun 2026
Beef Ragu

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat a little oil in a heavy pan and brown the beef mince with the chopped onion for 8 minutes until no pink remains.
  2. 2
    Add the grated carrot, chopped celery and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, crumbled stock cube, oregano and a mugful of water.
  4. 4
    Cover and simmer very gently for 75-80 minutes, topping up with a splash of water if it gets dry, until the ragu is rich and the mince is meltingly tender.
  5. 5
    Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, drain, then toss with the ragu and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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