Low Carb Beef Ragu

Indulge in the hearty flavors of this Low Carb Beef Ragu, a comforting, slow-simmered classic made keto-friendly. Packed with tender ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato and red wine sauce, this recipe is bursting with robust, Italian-inspired goodness. Served over zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta, this dish keeps things light while satisfying your cravings for a warm, savory meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this one-pot wonder takes just 15 minutes to prep and delivers a deeply flavorful sauce after a slow simmer. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil for an elegant, low-carb dining experience everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 pound ground beef
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 medium zucchini

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook the beef, stirring frequently, until it's browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it gently simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

While the sauce is simmering, prepare the zucchini noodles (zoodles). Use a spiralizer to create noodles from the zucchini.

Step 9

Before serving, taste the ragu and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the beef ragu over a bed of zoodles, optionally garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2139.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1952.0

Total Fat 123.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 288.9mg	0%
Sodium 7935.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 57.3g
Protein 84.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.2mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 4218.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.8%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 19.4%