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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Beef Ragu for Cozy Sundays

This Slow Cooker Beef Ragu transforms simple ingredients into a melt-in-your-mouth comforting dish perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast Perfect for shredding
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the meat
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot Finely chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Red Wine Optional, can substitute with beef broth
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until deeply browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Cook the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Pour sautéed vegetables over the beef. Add red wine, beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir gently.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover and set cooker to LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Finish Sauce: Remove beef and shred it into pieces. Return to pot and stir into sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve: Ladle the ragu over pasta and top with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ideal for meal prep and pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread.

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