Instructions
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Season beef with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large heavy based saucepan over med/high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and beef and sear until browned on all sides. Set aside.
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Add remaining oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic and oregano. Sauté until softened.
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Add wine and allow to reduce by half.
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Add tomato paste, tinned tomato, stock and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
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Return the meat to the pot and simmer over low heat, partially covered with a lid, for 2 - 2½ hours or until the meat is tender.
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Shred the meat with two forks and simmer for further 30 minutes.
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Cook pappardelle according to packet instructions, drain, add to the ragu and gently mix through.
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Serve pasta and garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan.