Beef Ragu with Pappardelle Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck roast or stew beef, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil (for searing and cooking)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth (Halal-certified)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 lb (450g) pappardelle pasta (Halal-certified)
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)