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Published November 20, 2016 | Last Updated May 28, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 27 Comments

Beef Ragoût With Tomatoes And Pearl Onions (Quick And Easy)

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Every mouthful explodes with flavor in this quick and easy beef ragoût.

Beef Ragoût

 

This quick and easy beef ragoût is one of my favorite go-to meals on busy days. Usually, I workout at 5:00 in the evening. After an intense workout, the last thing I feel like doing is spending a lot of time cooking dinner.

So on workout days, I either prepare one of my Easy Flavorful Slow Cooker Recipes in the morning and let it simmer throughout the day or I turn to one of my recipes that come together fast, like this incredibly tasty beef ragoût.

What can I add to ground beef for flavor?

Not only is it fast to make, it’s a wonderfully hearty meal too: ground beef cooked until tender with juicy Roma tomatoes and pearl onions in a flavorful gravy.

I serve it on a bed of sweet spaghetti squash for an extra layer of flavor and a healthy, paleo-friendly twist.

When you have afternoon plans that run late and don’t leave you much time to cook, this beef ragoût with tomatoes and pearl onions is one of those delicious, effortless meals that you can turn to in a pinch.

And it’s made in just one pan so clean up is easy, too.

One-Pan meal

My family adores this meal, so I have to share it with you. It’s a favorite dinner recipe from our collection of 22 easy low-carb ground beef recipes you’ll probably want to bookmark!

What Is ragoût?

Usually cooked slowly over a low flame, a ragoût is a french style stew.

However, my version will only take you 30 minutes to make. And it’s not only fast but inexpensive because it’s made with ground beef. I was even able to find grass-fed ground beef on sale when I made it this week so I’m doing my happy dance.

And, boy, is it tasty! Each mouthful explodes with flavor thanks to the pearl onions and tomatoes.

For more tasty French-Inspired Dishes, give my Beef Provençal With Root Vegetables or scrumptious Pan-Seared Scallops With Buerre Blanc Sauce a try — they’re just as cozy and delicious.

ground beef recipe

Ingredients 

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  • extra-virgin olive oil to brown the meat in
  • ground beef – 80/20 ground beef works best. You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken, if you prefer.
  • Red Boat – This sauce is gluten-free and is produced in a gluten free facility. The ingredients are quite simple: just anchovy and sea salt. You can substitute with Worcestershire sauce if that’s what you have on hand.
  • salt, pepper,onion powder, garlic powder for seasonings
  • scallions – We’ll be using all parts of the scallions, both the white and green leaf parts will be sliced. 
  • pearl onions – For convenience today, I have frozen pearl onions. They don’t need to be thawed; just toss them in the pan. 
  • Roma tomatoes – Roma tomatoes work best in this recipe. They’re a type of plum tomatoes, which are dense, oval shaped, and meaty. Look for brightly-colored skin and gently feel the tomato for plumpness.
  • tomato paste and chicken stock makeup our sauce

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

First, heat the oil in a skillet and brown the beef while breaking it up with a spatula into large chunks (the size of beef stew chunks). This will take about 5 minutes.

Next, add Red Boat sauce.

Season this beef mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and the sliced white bulb of the scallions (keep the green leaf part of the scallions as we’ll use it as a garnish later).

Cook the beef for 2 more minutes. Then transfer to a dish and set aside.

Now add your pearl onions to the same pan and cook them for about 2 minutes. Then add your tomato chunks and tomato paste and cook for 3 more minutes.

Finally, add your chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Let that cook for 3 more minutes while the layers of flavor blend into a tomatoey sauce.

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Now turn off your flame and stir your beef mixture back into the pan. Then, stir in the sliced green leaf part of the scallions, and your scrumptious beef ragoût is done.

finished meal with a forkful

What goes with this?

When I have a little bit of extra time, I love serving the ragoût over spaghetti squash. Have you ever tried spaghetti squash? It gets its name because after it’s cooked, the inside turns into beautiful, pasta-like strands.

It’s a lovely gluten-free pasta substitute. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating your ragoût over angel hair pasta.

Watch this video along with step by step photos to see How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide.

Quick Creamy Cauliflower Mash would also go nicely with this.

If you’re not low carb, pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty Gluten Free Quick Garlic Bread. You can also serve it over gluten free noodles for a heartier meal.

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • In this recipe, I like to keep the meat chunky. It’s best to use room temperature meat so it will cook evenly. Pat your meat dry with a paper towel so that it browns rather than steams. Place it in the pan and let it sit for about a minute. When you flip it over, it will be easy to break up into flavorful bite-size chunks.
  • Would you like to add more veggies? Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • If you like spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the ragoût while it’s cooking to increase the heat.
  • You can prepare this dish in advance and reheat it. It often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • Leftovers will last in the fridge for four to five days, stored in an airtight container. It reheats nicely. You can also cool the ragoût completely, wrap it tightly, and freeze it for two to three months.

What a delicious, healthy meal for a crisp autumn weeknight! Enjoy!

More recipes you’ll love:

One-Pan Chicken Alfredo – This is a perfect easy meal with creamy deliciousness in every forkful. Tender chicken breasts are tossed with baby spinach and delicate mushrooms and covered in a velvety sauce.

Super Low Carb Cottage Pie With Cauliflower Mash – This is a delicious comfort food for those days when you just want to curl up on the couch and watch a good movie.

Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs – This is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. And no wonder, seared beef short ribs simmer in your slow cooker in a beautiful red wine sauce until the meat is so tender and juicy it literally falls right off the bone.

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Quick And Easy Beef Ragoût With Tomatoes And Pearl Onions

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Every mouthful explodes with flavor in this quick and easy dish. Serve it over spaghetti squash for a delicious pasta substitute. Sounds like a win-win. Right?
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 3
Calories 431kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Red Boat
  • 1 teaspoon of salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 scallions sliced (separate the white root slices from the sliced green leaves)
  • 1/2 cup pearl onions
  • 5 Roma tomatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock homemade or store bought

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet and brown the beef breaking it up with a spatula into large chunks (the size of beef stew chunks) This will take about 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
  • Add Red Boat, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and the sliced white bulb of the scallions. (we'll garnish with the green leaf part of the scallions later) Cook for 2 more minutes.
    1 tablespoon Red Boat, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Transfer to a dish and set aside.
  • Now add your pearl onions to the same pan and cook for about 2 minutes.
    1/2 cup pearl onions
  • Add tomato chunks and tomato paste and cook for 3 more minutes.
    5 Roma tomatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Then add chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. and cook for 3 more minutes.
    1 cup chicken stock
  • Turn off your flame and stir your beef mixture in. Toss with the sliced green leaf part of the scallions and serve.

Notes

  • In this recipe, I like to keep the meat chunky. It’s best to use room temperature meat so it will cook evenly. Pat your meat dry with a paper towel so that it browns rather than steams. Place it in the pan and let it sit for about a minute. When you flip it over, it will be easy to break up into flavorful bite-size chunks.
  • Would you like to add more veggies? Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • If you like spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the ragoût while it’s cooking to increase the heat.
  • You can prepare this dish in advance and reheat it. It often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • Leftovers will last in the fridge for four to five days, stored in an airtight container. It reheats nicely. You can also cool the ragoût completely, wrap it tightly, and freeze it for two to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.3g
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Comments

  1. Anya says

    November 21, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I love French cuisine, and eat gluten-free. Need to try this!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 27, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      Oh that’s terrific, Anya. I hope you love this.

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    November 22, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    Wow! I’ll be honest, I am a pretty bad cook, but this looks pretty easy to make and definitely tasty! I’m going to pin this one for later.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 27, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks for pinning, Jessica. You’re sweet.

      Reply
  3. Phe says

    November 22, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    Wow! Very simple to make and quick. It looks like it took longer than 30 minutes to make. I love quick prep meals. thanks for sharing this 😊

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 27, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Me too, Phe. Quick meals and all in one pan are the best.

      Reply
  4. Maky says

    November 22, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Thanks for sharing this.I love that it gluten free.I will be giving this recipe a try.

    https://makychurchill.blogspot.ca/2016/11/here-is-what-baby-could-be-saying.html#more

    Reply
  5. Barbara says

    November 27, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Excellent, Maky. I hope you love it.

    Reply
  6. Danielle @ Follow My Gut says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:08 am

    5 stars
    This seriously looks so delicious, filling, and hearty!! I already had dinner, but this is making me drool so much that I wish I hadn’t. Great job with this one!!!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 30, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks, Danielle! Ha ha There’s always tomorrow. 🙂 Thanks for the stars.

      Reply

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