Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe: A Comforting Indulgence
This Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe offers a comforting and indulgent meal perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the beef chuck roast on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft. Add to the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the beef with two forks before serving.
- If using, cook pasta according to package instructions. Serve the ragu over the pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the ragu to sit for an hour before serving.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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