Crock Pot Braised Beef Ragu With Polenta

Name: Crock Pot Braised Beef Ragu With Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 5 -6 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef roast; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 jar pasta sauce; 2 Cups red wine; 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 2 carrots; chopped parsley; olive oil; 1/2 cup polenta/cornmeal; 1 cup milk; 1 cup water; parmesan or romano cheese; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings
5 -6 servings
Calories
881 kcal
Course
Main Course, Others

Crock Pot Braised Beef Ragu With Polenta

Kira Merritt

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Crock Pot Braised Beef Ragu With Polenta: delicious and comforting dinner idea. Super easy to make and perfect for the whole family. Perfect for the winter.

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Ingredients

Servings

For Beef Ragu

4 lbs beef roast I used bottom round roast
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 jar pasta sauce
2 Cups red wine your favorite kind
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 onion sliced
2 carrots peeled and chopped
chopped parsley
olive oil

For Polenta

1/2 cup polenta/cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup water
parmesan or romano cheese to taste
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place the onions, garlic, carrots and bay leaf on the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning
Chop meat in 2-3 pieces. Season with salt and pepper on every side
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Sear the meat until browned on every side
When meat has been seared, remove from heat and add it to the crockpot
Reduce heat to medium and add the wine to the skillet. With a wooden spoon, scrape down the bottom of the pan to released the crunchy meat pieces. Add the tomato Sauce and mix with the wine. When sauce begins bubbling add it on top of the beef in the crock pot
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours
When time is up, remove the beef from crock pot and shred using 2 forks. Mix with the sauce and veggies
Sprinkle the parsley
For Polenta
In a pot, add the milk, water, cheese and salt. Cook on medium heat
When the liquid starts boiling, whisk in the cornmeal and continue whisking on medium- low heat for a few minutes until it becomes thick and creamy. Check for seasoning and add more cheese if desired

Notes

The beef can be frozen for months if desiredThis dish can also be served with pasta instead of Polenta

Nutrition Information

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Calories 881kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 75g (150%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 255mg (85%) Sodium 1052mg (44%) Potassium 2015mg (58%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 4810IU (96%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 10.3mg (57%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 881 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	881kcal	44%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	75g	150%
Fat	44g	68%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	255mg	85%
Sodium	1052mg	44%
Potassium	2015mg	43%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	4810IU	96%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	173mg	17%
Iron	10.3mg	57%