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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

A delicious and comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables and herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast Trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the beef
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 pieces carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks celery Diced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes The heart of the sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth To enhance the beefy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste For concentrated flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano A classic herb
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Adds sweetness and aroma
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 leaf bay leaf For depth of flavor
  • 1 pound pasta Such as pappardelle or fettuccine
  • fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • grated Parmesan cheese For serving

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients by trimming the beef, dicing the vegetables, and mincing the garlic.
  2. Brown the beef in a skillet with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery in the same skillet for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 480 minutes or on high for 240 minutes.
  6. Cook pasta according to package instructions about 30 minutes before serving. Shred beef and stir back into the sauce before serving over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 35gSodium: 800mg

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