Lean diced beef / beef ragout

Ideal for stews and slow cooking

Diced beef for ragout is a good choice when the meat is intended to cook together with the other ingredients in the dish.

In stews and casseroles, time and moisture gradually soften the meat while its juices become part of the broth or sauce.

It is particularly well suited to comforting one-pot dishes and meals that benefit from unhurried cooking.

How to cook it

Start by browning the beef briefly in the pot before adding vegetables, stock, wine or the other ingredients in your dish.

Then lower the heat and allow it to cook until the meat reaches the tenderness you are looking for.

A pressure cooker can also be used when you want to shorten the cooking time.

About Tolecarnes

Tolecarnes is a family-run cattle farm based in Menasalbas, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, with three generations of experience raising cattle.

Its calves are raised by the farm from birth and spend much of the year grazing freely on its dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. The wetter conditions on the northern side of the mountains provide natural pasture for a large part of the year, allowing the cattle to remain outdoors and active in an open environment.

During winter, when fresh pasture is less abundant, their diet is supplemented with forage collected during the more productive months and with feed produced by Cooperativa Valle de Mena, of which Tolecarnes is a member. This feed is made from plant-based ingredients, giving the farm greater control over the animals' diet.

Tolecarnes oversees the farming process from the birth of its calves through to the sale of the meat, maintaining a traditional approach to cattle farming closely connected to the Montes de Toledo.

Frequently asked questions

What is beef ragout?

It is beef cut into pieces for dishes such as stews, casseroles and other slow-cooked preparations.

Which part of the animal does it come from?

This product is mainly taken from forequarter cuts, including the chuck.

Can I cook it in a pressure cooker?

Yes. A pressure cooker is a useful option when you want tender beef with a shorter cooking time.