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Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe

Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe

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Enjoy a hearty Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe that’s perfect for meal prep. Try this easy recipe today and savor delicious flavors!

Ingredients

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  • 2.53 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 46 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry apple vinegar
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste; cook for a few minutes before deglazing the pan with apple vinegar.
  5. Combine sautéed vegetables with seared beef in the slow cooker; add tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, and herbs.
  6. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Shred beef into the sauce before serving over cooked pasta.

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