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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Craving a hearty, easy-to-make comfort dish that feels gourmet without the fuss? This Slow Cooker Beef Ragu delivers tender, juicy beef in a slow-simmered tomato and herb sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal. Serve it over wide noodles like pappardelle or creamy polenta for a deeply satisfying dinner. It’s freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and an ideal recipe for easy dinner ideas, meal prep lunches, or family gatherings. If you’re searching for a slow cooker meal that hits all the right notes of flavor and simplicity, this one deserves a permanent spot in your rotation.

Ingredients

1.5 kg beef chuck roast

1 medium onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

800 g crushed tomatoes

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup red wine (optional)

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

400 g pappardelle pasta

Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides in a hot skillet.

2. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft. Stir in tomato paste and cook until fragrant.

3. Transfer everything to a slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), bay leaves, and Italian seasoning. Nestle beef in.

4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.

5. Remove beef, shred it with forks, then return it to the sauce. Stir and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

6. Cook pasta, then serve topped with ragu and freshly grated parmesan.

Notes

For deeper flavor, don’t skip searing the beef before slow cooking.

You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months—perfect for batch cooking.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: slow cooker beef ragu, easy dinner, pasta sauce, crockpot ragu, shredded beef pasta

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