Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
If you’re craving a comforting dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your hunger, this Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe is perfect for you. With its rich and savory flavors, this dish is a family favorite that promises to impress. The aroma of the beef ragu simmering throughout the day creates an inviting atmosphere in your home, making it ideal for lazy Sundays or busy weeknights. Best of all, it’s a one-pot wonder, allowing you to spend more quality time with your loved ones instead of slaving away in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- 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 apple vinegar
- 1 can crushed San Marzano tomatoes (28-ounce)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce)
- 1 cup beef broth
- Herbs: bay leaves, oregano, thyme, rosemary
- Optional: red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear half of the beef in olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with apple vinegar.
- Combine sautéed vegetables with seared beef in a slow cooker along with crushed tomatoes and broth.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef and return it to the sauce; let rest before serving over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg