Craving a hearty, comforting Italian-style meal without the carb overload? Get ready to fall in love with Turnip Noodles Beef Ragu - the ultimate low-carb dish that proves healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor! This ingenious recipe transforms humble turnips into delectable "noodles" topped with a rich, soul-warming beef ragu that will have your taste buds dancing and your body thanking you.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 75 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large turnips, spiralized
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and spiralize the turnips using a spiralizer, creating long, noodle-like strands. Set aside. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onions to the beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine with the beef mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 40-45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Season the ragu with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- In a separate pan, lightly sauté the turnip noodles for 2-3 minutes to warm them and slightly soften, being careful not to overcook.
- Plate the turnip noodles and top generously with the beef ragu. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Spiralizer Secret: Ensure your turnips are firm and cold when spiralizing for the best noodle texture. Pat the noodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Beef Browning Technique: Don't rush the beef browning process. Let it develop a nice golden crust for deeper flavor development.
- Sauce Simmering Magic: The longer you let the ragu simmer, the more intense the flavors become. If you have time, consider letting it cook for up to an hour.
- Prevent Soggy Noodles: Lightly sauté turnip noodles just before serving to warm them without making them watery. Overcooking will turn them mushy.
- Flavor Boosters: For an extra flavor punch, consider adding a splash of red wine to the beef or topping with fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 85mg
