Redbook Beef Ragu Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Redbook Beef Ragu Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Redbook Beef Ragu Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 139 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 276
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 32mg
Sodium: 321mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 51mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 350mg Vitamin A: 86mcg
Vitamin C: 5mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound(s) lean (93-percent) ground beef
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 small (4- to 6-ounce) onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
  • 1 pinch(s) crushed red pepper
  • 1 can(s) no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 package(s) (13.25-ounce) whole-grain penne
  • 1 cup(s) packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

Visit Redbook's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)