Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe: A Hearty, Flavorful Delight
A warm and inviting Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu that fills your home with rich aromas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta of choice (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker. Add chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Pour in the red wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and the bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks and stir back into the sauce before serving over cooked pasta.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the herbs according to your taste.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 milligrams
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Beef Ragu, Sunday Dinner, Hearty Meal