Description
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle is a comforting dish that warms the soul and fills your home with delightful aromas. Tender chunks of beef chuck roast simmer slowly in a rich, savory sauce, complemented by fresh garlic, sweet onions, and vibrant vegetables. Served over wide pappardelle pasta, this meal is perfect for cozy gatherings or an impressive dinner party. It’s effortless to prepare and promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, carrots, celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a hot skillet, sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides for enhanced flavor.
- Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the seared beef and sautéed veggies into a slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, red wine, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve the ragu over pappardelle pasta topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg