Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

4.67 from 3 votes

Hearty chuck roast is braised with red wine and savory herbs to create this slow cooker beef ragu without much effort at all. It's a warm and comforting pasta dish that will get you through a long, cold winter. Makes enough for two pounds of pasta.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Mains

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings: servings

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

Salt & black pepper
2 pounds chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine or beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoons dried parsley
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

Instructions

Season beef liberally with salt & pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium-high. Add to skillet and sear both sides until they easily release from pan.
Transfer to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours (or high for 6 hours).

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