
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Three Meat Ragu Sauce
Three Meat Ragu Sauce is made with lean ground beef, ground pork, and beef broth.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 24
- Ingredients
- 18 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef · Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Follow the pressure release
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
lean ground beef
In the method: Press the saute “more” mode for 18 minutes.
ground veal
In the method: Press the saute “more” mode for 18 minutes.
ground pork
In the method: Press the saute “more” mode for 18 minutes.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 24. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 pound lean ground beefIngredient note
Source: 1 pound ground vealIngredient note
Source: 1 pound ground porkIngredient note
Source: 1 large onion (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 4 cans crushed tomatoes (28 ounces EACH)Ingredient note
Source: 6 garlic cloves (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 6 ounces tomato paste (1 small can)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon sugarIngredient note
Source: 3 teaspoons saltIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons dried rosemaryIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 2 fresh sprigs)Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: 2 bay leavesIngredient note
Source: 1 zucchini (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup beef broth
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Three Meat Ragu Sauce
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Press cancel once time is up and allow to naturally release until all of the pressure is released.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Press the saute “more” mode for 18 minutes.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
What happens at the end?
Press cancel once time is up and allow to naturally release until all of the pressure is released.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 24. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
**This made a large batch, save leftovers in freezer bags for future uses. I also used the larger Instant Pot. This recipe can be halved for smaller Instant Pots.** The calories shown are based on the recipe making about 24 cups, with 1 serving being 1 cup of sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: tastesoflizzyt.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

