Slow Beef Ragù over Polenta
Estimated $7.28 recipe · $3.64 per serving (US / USD)
Tender shredded beef in a rich tomato ragù spooned over soft polenta.
The recipe
Slow Beef Ragù over Polenta
Tender shredded beef in a rich tomato ragù spooned over soft polenta.
Ingredients
- 300g lean braising beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot, diced
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 100g polenta
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$7.28 for 2 servings · $3.64 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g lean braising beefPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $4.63 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 carrot, dicedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.20 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 tbsp tomato pastePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 170 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.09 |
| 100g polentaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 100g | $0.66 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $7.28 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Brown the beef in oil, then set aside. Soften onion, carrot and garlic.
- Return the beef with tomato paste, tomatoes, oregano and 200ml water; simmer covered 35 min.
- Shred the beef in the sauce and season.
- Cook the polenta with stock until soft, then serve the ragù on top.
Recipe notes
Make the ragù ahead — it tastes even better reheated the next day.
Estimated nutrition per serving
600 kcal · 42g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.