Description
Indulge in the comforting richness of Slow Cooker Beef Ragu, a dish that transforms tender beef into a flavorful sauce simmered to perfection. This hearty meal pairs beautifully with wide pappardelle pasta, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights. The aromatic blend of fresh herbs and spices creates an unforgettable experience, warming hearts and filling bellies. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onions and chopping the carrots and celery.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the slow cooker; mix well.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and red wine; scrape any browned bits from the skillet into the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Prepare pappardelle pasta according to package instructions. Serve ragu over pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg