Spicy Beef Ragout | Tasty Kitchen: A Happy Recipe Community!

Ingredients

• 13 Plum Tomatoes, Quartered Lengthwise
• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Plus More For Drizzling On Noodles
• 7 sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 3 pounds Trimmed Beef Chuck Cut In 2” Chunks
• ½ bulbs Large Fennel, Chopped
• 1 cup Finely Chopped Leeks (white And Light Green Parts Only)
• 2 Shallots, Finely Chopped
• 8 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 15 Large Sicilian Green Olives, Pitted And Chopped
• ¾ teaspoons Crushed Red Chile Flakes
• 2 cups Robust Red Wine
• ½ cups Beef Stock
• 3 whole Branches Of Fresh Rosemary, Each About 7” Long
• 2 Small Fresh Bay Leaves
• 1 pound Egg Noodles
• Chopped Italian Parsley, For Garnish
• Salt To Taste
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper To Taste