Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weekend dinner, this dish features tender beef chuck slowly cooked to perfection with a medley of vegetables and aromatic herbs. The slow cooking process melds the deep flavors of seared beef, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine, creating a rich sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. Set it up in the morning, and by dinnertime, you’ll have a hearty meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy it over pappardelle or tagliatelle for a classic Italian experience or serve it with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 – 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 4–6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Pat beef chuck dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Sear beef in olive oil until browned on all sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in tomato paste; cook for a few minutes.
- Deglaze pan with red wine; simmer until reduced by half.
- Transfer mixture to slow cooker; add seared beef, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and herbs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Shred beef with forks; return to sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg