Cozy and delicious, this Ragu Recipe with Steak and Mushrooms is filled with big chunks of steak in a rich tomato sauce filled with mushrooms. Serve over mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner.
If you are a meat and potatoes lover, make sure to check out my Meat and Potatoes Breakfast Skillet, these Beef Tips and Gravy, or this Cheesy Mini Meatloaf Recipe.
Ragu Recipe with Steak and Mushrooms
We are a total meat and potatoes family.
Which is funny, because several members of the family claim to not be potato people. Until they are served for dinner. Then they are devoured. 🙂
But really, who could turn away a big plate of mashed potatoes topped with this Ragu Recipe with Steak and Mushrooms? Strips of tender steak combined with a rich tomato sauce filled with mushrooms. Add in some crushed red pepper for a bit of heat. This is comfort food on a plate.
How to Make This Ragu Recipe
- Cut the steak into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Brown the steak on all sides, working in batches.
- Cook the mushrooms, then add the garlic and cook.
- Add the tomatoes, water and crushed red pepper.
- Simmer the sauce until it is slightly thickened.
- Add the steak back into the steak, then stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Serve.
What Cut Of Beef Should You Use?
Because you aren’t serving the steaks whole, I think the kind of steak you use is not as important as if you were just cooking a steak.
I usually use sirloin steak, which is less expensive than some. The first time I made this recipe, I used a steak that I didn’t label that was in my freezer, and even the mystery steak worked. 🙂
I would probably save the Ribeye steaks for a different recipe, as you probably don’t need a super high quality steak.
If you are wanting to save money, you can definitely cut the amount of steak in half in this recipe, as well, as it is very meat heavy.
What to Serve this Ragu Over
The first time I made this recipe many years ago, I served the ragu over cheesy polenta. But the last few times, at the request of my husband and daughter, we have switched to mashed potatoes, which we all love.
This sauce is not super thick, but you could still serve it over pasta. But I love the potatoes because they soak up the sauce.
More Comfort Food Dinners
Baked Spaghetti
Chicken Fried Steak Fingers
Salisbury Steak Recipe
Braised Country Style Ribs Recipe
Easy Chicken Divan Recipe
Cincinnati Chili
Traditional Meatloaf with Glaze
Tools Used to Make this Ragu Recipe with Steak and Mushrooms
I think the best kind of skillet for this recipe is a cast iron skillet. The beef will caramelize nicely in it, and that brings great flavor to the steak.
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Ragu Recipe with Steak and Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef sirloin steaks
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28- oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
- Mashed potatoes for serving, optional
Instructions
- Cut the steaks into thin slices, against the grain. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet, over high heat.
- Working in batches, add the steak to the skillet in a single layer and cook until one side is browned, then flip the pieces. Remove to a plate, then repeat with the remaining steak until it is all cooked.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are browned. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Stir the tomatoes into the mushrooms, then the water and the crushed red pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Add the steak to the tomato sauce, then stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Serve the ragu over mashed potatoes. Top with parmesan cheese, if desired.
chuck says
I’m sure this will become a family favorite of mine. With working all day it’s sometime nice to come home and cook something quick. Yummy!
kat says
Wow, I can’t believe you are back to posting already!
Elyse says
i’m not generally a steak girl (or really a meat girl for that matter), but i must admit that your pictures got my stomach growling! now that’s an accomplishment. the steak looks divine. add in the polenta, and i think you’ve just converted me!
Claire says
I’m so impressed…I have no child and don’t even cook as elegantly as this.
Michelle says
If you really want to go cheap you could use butter beans or cannelli beans instead of beef. Tomatoes and polenta would be lovely like that!
You’re already back to cooking and blogging, what a champ 🙂
Donna-FFW says
LOVE this recipe. I have it earmarked in the magazine as well. Im glad to know you liked it. I am adding it to my menu soon!!! Hope all is well with you!
Ingrid says
Quick, easy, & cheap are totally okay when it all works out to flavorful!! Especially when you have a little when to take care of as well as everything else!
Many blessings to you & the family!
~ingrid
Dawn says
This is kind of a nice meal for fast & easy! I don't know how you do it with a new baby! Looks fabulous
Debbie says
This looks delicious and I like the fact that it is quicka nd easy!!! I winning combo!
Sylvie says
That looks like a great topping for steak and like you I always welcome a quick recipe for the days when I get home late from work.
kamailesfood says
Even though this was a quick and easy meal, it looks pretty fancy! I don’t think I cooked for a month after I had my baby thanks to helpful neighbors and freezer meals. Nice job getting back in the kitchen.
noble pig says
Yes quick and easy, the new mommy’s mantra. This lloks delicious!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Such recipes are always very enjoyable! Yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
The Mediocre Cook says
Congrats on the arrival of you daughter! And well done on blogging again so quickly afterwards!
Regardless of whether they were cheap steaks or not they certainly look good from here. I recently tried my hand at polenta and I think I need some time to improve on it.
jen says
I agree, cheap, easy and quick recipes are wonderful. Especially with so much going on! Congrats on your new addition 🙂 she’s beautiful.
And kudos for being back up and blogging so soon!
Paula says
It’s great to see your post! Hope you are feeling recovered! Mmmm … polenta! Love it! Love the ragu you made as well. Inexpensive and quick is a great mantra. Hope all is going well with your little sweetheart! 🙂