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Authentic Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe

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This authentic slow cooker beef ragu recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for Sunday family dinners. It’s a comforting, hearty dish that’s easy to prepare with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef cubes on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened. Add to the slow cooker.
  3. Deglaze: Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, then add to the slow cooker.
  4. Combine ingredients: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  6. Serve: Remove bay leaves, shred the beef with two forks if desired, and serve over pasta or polenta. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra richness, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end. This ragu tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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