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Crock Pot Braised Beef Ragu With Polenta
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.
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
Ingredients
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
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
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Notes
- The beef can be frozen for months if desiredThis dish can also be served with pasta instead of Polenta
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.