Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. This dish features tender beef chuck simmered slowly in a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic herbs. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s an easy way to bring warmth to your table and evoke cherished memories of home-cooked meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Transfer onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano, and basil; stir well.
- Nestle the seared beef into the mixture, ensuring it's submerged. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until fork-tender.
- Remove beef from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with any juices.
- Serve over pasta or polenta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added depth, consider replacing some of the beef with pork or adding mushrooms. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for later use.