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ragu served with noodles on a white plate
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5 from 10 votes

Crockpot Beef Ragu

This Crockpot Beef Ragu is the best of both worlds: a cozy stew that will impress your family. It’s rich, satisfying, family favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: beef, Crockpot, pasta, Slow cooker
Keyword: Italian, ragu, slow cooker
Servings: 6
Calories: 653kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion diced
  • 5 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 lb Chuck Roast cut into 4 pieces
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup of red wine optional but if you do use it, use a Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1-1/2 cup of beef broth
  • 3 TBSP of tomato paste
  • 3 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Dried Bay Leaves
  • 16 oz of Pappardelle noodles
  • Garnish with parmesan ricotta and fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Chop your onions and mince your garlic. Place them in your crock pot with a little olive oil. Set on high.
  • Slice your chuck roast into 4 pieces and season it with salt and pepper.
  • Place your roast on top of the onions. Pour your crushed tomatoes, wine, broth over the roast. Add in your tomato paste and thyme and bay leaves. Spoon the liquid over your roast to make sure it is covered.
  • Cover and cook for 6 hours.
  • Once the roast is cooked, shred it with two forks and return to sauce. Turn the crock pot on warm.
  • Cook your noodles as directed.
  • Plate your pasta and top with the ragu and top with parmesan, ricotta, and fresh thyme. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 2217mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2302IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 9mg