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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Crock Pot Beef Ragu Recipe has everything you need for a great dinner. This dish is loaded with lots of beef, tomatoes, pasta and more for the best meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces pasta (such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine), cooked according to package
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme.
- In the crock pot, layer the minced garlic, diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery.
- Place the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth, then add the crushed tomatoes over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Once cooked, remove the beef, shred it with forks, discarding any large fat pieces, and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring it's well mixed with the beef and sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Beef Selection: Chuck roast is ideal for this recipe due to its marbling and tenderness when slow-cooked. However, similar cuts like brisket or round roast can be used as alternatives.
- Thickness of the Sauce: If you find the sauce too thin after cooking, you can thicken it with a cornstarch slurry (mix equal parts cornstarch and water). Add this to the crock pot and allow it to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Pasta Choice: While wider pasta shapes are suggested, feel free to use any pasta you prefer. Just be mindful of the cooking time to ensure it doesn’t overcook when mixed in with the hot ragu.
- Slow Cooker Size: Ensure your crock pot is large enough to accommodate the roast and the liquid without overflowing. A 6-quart crock pot, or larger, is the recommended size for this recipe.
- Crock Pot Settings: Cooking on low for a longer period usually yields more tender and flavorful meat compared to cooking on high. I always recommend doing roast on the low setting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
705mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2689IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2689IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.