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!
- Author: Bellamy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6–8 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2.5 – 3 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
- 4–6 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
- Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste; cook for a few minutes before deglazing the pan with apple vinegar.
- Combine sautéed vegetables with seared beef in the slow cooker; add tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, and herbs.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- Shred beef into the sauce before serving over cooked pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg