Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Flavorful Italian comfort food that only takes 5 minutes to prep? Count me in! This popular Slow Cooker Beef Ragu recipe is easy to make & so scrumptious!
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Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup red wine
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes, or 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
For Serving
- 12 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 6 cups creamy cheesy polenta, click link for recipe
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Add the onion, garlic and rosemary to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Season the beef with the salt and pepper, then add to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine the beef broth, red wine and tomato paste.
- Pour the mixture over the beef.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes to the crock pot.
- Cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 10-12 hours.
- Use two forks or meat claws to shred the beef in the slow cooker.
- Serve the beef on top of creamy polenta or tossed with papparadelle pasta.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Nutritional Information: The nutrition information provided does not include the serving options.
- Gluten Free Option: This recipe is gluten free when served over polenta or with gluten free pasta. Always make sure the beef broth used is gluten free.
- Pressure Cooker Option: Click here for an Instant Pot version of this recipe.
- Thickening the sauce: to thicken the sauce, transfer it from the slow cooker to a large pot on the stove over medium high heat. Allow it to reduce and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Wine Substitute: omitting the wine in this recipe is totally fine. You can also substitute white grape juice in it's place.
- Storage: this ragu will stay good in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Cuts of beef: Instead of a chuck roast, a bottom round roast, tri tip or brisket can be used in it's place.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 250kcal (13%)Carbohydrates 8g (3%)Protein 24g (48%)Fat 13g (20%)Saturated Fat 6g (30%)Cholesterol 78mg (26%)Sodium 851mg (35%)Potassium 760mg (22%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 5g (6%)Vitamin A 416mg (8%)Vitamin C 11mg (13%)Calcium 54mg (5%)Iron 4mg (22%)
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