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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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Estimating…
Main courseAmericanBeefPorkPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes
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

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 24. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ cup olive oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 pound ground veal
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 pound ground pork
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 large onion (chopped)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 cans crushed tomatoes (28 ounces EACH)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 6 ounces tomato paste (1 small can)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 teaspoons salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 2 fresh sprigs)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 bay leaves
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 zucchini (chopped)
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ cup beef broth

How to make it

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Make 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.

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