Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu
This Italian-inspired beef ragu pairs tender beef chuck and crushed tomatoes with the deep umami of blond miso and the warm, fermented heat of gochujang. Onion, garlic, mushrooms, and red pepper flakes round out the sauce, while half and half softens its intensity over rigatoni; finish with Parmesan for a comforting dinner with a Korean-Japanese twist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle beef cubes with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
When the oil is shimmering, add red pepper flakes to subtly infuse the oil, about 45 seconds. Add beef and cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in miso, gochujang, and crushed tomatoes.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours. During the last 30 minutes, stir in mushrooms.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Remove pasta water and set aside.
- 6
Add half-and-half to the sauce and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- 7
Drain rigatoni, divide it among individual serving plates, and ladle sauce over it. Garnish with Parmesan shavings and thyme sprigs if desired.
- Calories 649.41 kcal High 32%
- Protein 43.04 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 85.99 g 31%
- Total Fat 16.08 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.98 mg High 28%
- Sodium 772.24 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 8.78 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 10.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 372.9 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 7.87 mg Good Source 44%
- Potassium 794.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 66.02 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 16.43 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu is an Italian dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Button Mushrooms, Chuck Roast, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 649.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Button Mushrooms, Chuck Roast, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 649.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu healthy?
- Miso Gochujang Beef Ragu has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 649.41 calories and 43.04 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 772.24 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.51 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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