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Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe
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Experience the comfort of Italian cuisine with this Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe. This hearty dish features tender beef chuck simmered slowly with a rich blend of tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and red wine, creating a sauce that envelops your favorite pasta beautifully. Effortless to prepare, you can simply set it in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax or attend to other tasks. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this ragu is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 – 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 can crushed San Marzano tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high; sear beef until browned.
  3. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste; deglaze with red wine.
  5. Transfer to slow cooker; add tomatoes and broth along with herbs.
  6. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Shred beef and stir back into sauce; let rest before serving over pasta.

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