This is the Strength Meals Co Braised Beef Ragu, a high-protein prepared pasta meal featuring slow-cooked beef in a tomato-based sauce with Mediterranean vegetables and spinach fettuccine. Containing 30 g of protein, it was available from the refrigerated section.
Described as an ‘authentic braised beef ragu with Mediterranean vegetables and spinach fettuccine’, the meal comprised 37% spinach fettuccine, 18% beef, 14% tomato, 5% onion, 3% zucchini and 2% celery. Preparation involved microwaving the sealed tray on high for 3 minutes without piercing the film, followed by a 30-second standing period before removing the film.
After reheating and stirring thoroughly, the meal released an inviting savoury aroma of beef and tomato. Initial contact delivered these same flavours, with generous, sizeable chunks of beef that were fork-tender and moist rather than dry. The meat retained the flavour and texture of properly cooked beef, giving it a home-cooked quality rather than the processed texture sometimes encountered in prepared meals.
The spinach fettuccine remained al dente, providing a firm bite while carrying the savoury, garlicky and herbaceous tomato sauce. Whole pieces of zucchini were also present, adding substance to the vegetable component. The beef and pasta worked cohesively, with the sauce bringing the components together without either the meat or pasta losing its individual texture.
Overall, a high-protein prepared pasta meal with a cohesive progression of savoury beef and tomato flavours, supported by tender, moist beef, al dente fettuccine and whole pieces of zucchini, resulting in a satisfying, well-executed meal worth repurchasing.
This Strength Meals Co Braised Beef Ragu contained 350 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia, in 2026.