Ingredients
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15 lb.Stock Yards Diced Halal Beef Pectoral
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½ cOil
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3 lb.Onion, diced
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2 lb.Carrots, diced
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½ cGarlic, minced
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⅓ cThyme
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4 ea.Bay Leaves
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12 oz.Tomato Paste
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750 mLRed Wine
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2 #10 cansCrushed Tomatoes
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1.5-2 gal.Chef’s Line Demi-Glace, slightly diluted
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-Salt and Pepper
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-Frozen Chef’s Line Risotto Portions
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-Parmesan Cheese and Butter
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-Parsley
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-Tarragon
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-Chives
PREPARATION
- Sear seasoned beef in batches until deeply browned.
- Sweat vegetables; add garlic and herbs. Cook in tomato paste until dark red.
- Deglaze with red wine and reduce by half.
- Add beef, tomatoes, demi-glace and bay leaves. Cover and braise 3-3.5 hours until tender.
- Skim fat and reduce sauce until rich. Adjust seasoning.
- Reheat frozen risotto, adding stock if needed. Finish with butter, herbs and Parmesan.
- Plate risotto and top with beef ragout and braising liquid.
By US Foods® Culinary Team
Yield: Approximately 4 gal. ragout (60-75 portions)