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slow cooker beef ragu recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe: Tender and Delicious Italian Comfort

Join me for a cozy dish of tender beef in rich tomato and red wine sauce, perfect over pasta. You’ll love this easy slow cooker recipe!

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) red wine
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the beef, chopped onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
  3. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and mix well with the sauce.
  4. Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, beef ragu, Italian comfort food