Is it Ragout or Ragu? They are pronounced the same (ra-GOO), but they’re different. Ragouts are more like a slow braise using large pieces of meat, like a stew. A ragu is typically made with minced meat such as you find in a Bolognese sauce. I love both ragout and ragu but I think this recipe definitely fits into the ragout or braise family INGREDIENTS 500gms diced lamb 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosema

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