Bison Ragu
What's better than a healthy ragu filled with delicious braised and tender bison and vegetables.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 713kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- 1 dutch oven or large saucepan
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground bison
- ¼ lb chopped pancetta
- 1 lb rigatoni or other pasta
- 1 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- ¾ cup chopped carrots, about 2 carrots
- ¾ cup chopped celery, about 2 celery stalks
- 1 cup chopped onion, about one medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp EVOO
- 1 handful basil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan on medium heat, add pancetta and fry until golden brown, stirring often. Once golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil. Add 2 tablespoon of EVOO. Then stir in the onion, celery, and carrots. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Saute the vegetables until soft and the onions translucent. Stir in the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the bison, directly to the vegetables. Break apart the bison with a spoon. Add a pinch of salt. Cook until just browned. Then add tomato paste and stir throughout. Allow it to cook for 2-3 more minutes. Then add the red wine and bring it to a simmer. Simmer until the red wine is almost completely absorbed.
- Using your hands or an immersion blender, crush the plum tomatoes. Pour into the sauce and return the sauce to a simmer. Add the pancetta, basil, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and your pasta. Boil as directed. Add ½ cup of pasta water to the ragu and stir. Then add your pasta to the sauce and stir until combined. Serve with pecorino romano cheese!
Notes
- Add the pancetta to the cold pan and bring it to medium heat to perfectly render the fat and get golden brown pancetta.
- Taste the sauce occasionally to see if more salt needs to be added. It is normal to add salt through the cooking process.
Nutrition
Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3405IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg
