Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
This Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and serve the ragu over the pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the sauce.
- This dish can be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Sunday Dinner, Slow Cooker, Beef Ragu, Comfort Food