Tuscan Lamb Ragu
Fall in love with this rich, hearty Tuscan Lamb Ragu, easy comfort food at its best! Made with pantry staples, hidden veggies, and full of flavour. Grass-fed lamb mince means no slow cooking, just classic Tuscan vibes, juicy tomatoes, a hint of cinnamon, and optional kalamata olives for a salty twist. Serve over veggie mash or gluten-free pasta for a wholesome, family-friendly meal.
Nutritional Profile
Wholesome Human Hero Ingredient: Grass-fed Lamb
Lamb is a great source of iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Regularly eating high-quality protein can support muscle growth, maintenance, and performance. For the best nutritional value, always choose lean, grass-fed lamb mince.
For an added boost of B12, essential for energy and cell production, try mixing in organ meats. They blend easily and undetectably into dishes like our Tuscan Lamb Ragu and are a simple way to supercharge the nutrition in your meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 500 grams grass-fed lamb mince
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 8 button mushrooms, diced
- 2 tsp mixed dried herbs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup organic passata (tomato puree)
- 1 tbsp beef bone broth concentrate
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Season with cracked pepper
Optional:
- 1 tsp dried offal powder (heart, liver, kidneys, spleen)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives optional
Instructions
- HEAT oil and fry the onion in a nonstick ceramic or stainless steel frying pan on medium heat till transparent.
- COOK garlic, mushrooms, and zucchini until tender.
- ADD the lamb mince and brown.
- STIR in the bone broth, herbs, salt, cinnamon, passata and tomato paste and simmer for 20 mins or until the Ragu thickens.
- SERVE with cauliflower and parsnip mash. Make a well and spoon the Ragu in the centre. (link to recipe)
- Swap veggie mash with gluten-free pasta like Brown Rice pasta or Quinoa varieties (no longer grain-free)
- Delicious spooned over any steamed root vegetables and steamed greens
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (no longer dairy-free)
- Make a healthy Sheppard’s pie, pour Ragu into individual bowls and spread a delicious potato mash over the top.
- Swap Lamb mince with Turkey Mince, maybe a little drier in texture, so add another ½ tbs olive oil.
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Health Benefits:
- Fatigue Support
- Autoimmune Supportive
- Stress Busting
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