Go Back
–+ servings
Sunday Dinner Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Sunday Dinner Slow Cooker Beef Ragu for Cozy Family Nights

Experience the warmth of family gatherings with this Sunday Dinner Slow Cooker Beef Ragu, perfect for cozy nights.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast Marbled for tenderness
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Carrot Finely diced
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Canned
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine Or substitute with beef broth
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste
For Serving
  • 12 oz Pappardelle Pasta Cooked
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For topping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. In a hot skillet, add oil and sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. In the slow cooker, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced carrot, stirring together.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, and add Italian seasoning and bay leaf.
  5. Nestle the beef in the sauce, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  6. Remove the beef, let it rest, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Return the shredded beef into the sauce and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  8. Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions, then drain and return to the pot.
  9. Plate the pappardelle and ladle the beef ragu over, garnishing with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Sear the beef to enhance flavor and use a quality wine for the best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!