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Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe

Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe
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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe, designed to transform your weekends into delightful culinary experiences. This dish combines tender beef with aromatic vegetables and rich tomatoes, simmered slowly to create a velvety sauce that envelops your pasta or polenta beautifully. The slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing you to enjoy quality time with family while it fills your home with irresistible scents. Perfect for meal prep, this beef ragu is not just a recipe; it’s a comforting tradition that brings everyone together around the table.

Ingredients

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  • 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 low-sodium beef broth
  • Spices: bay leaves, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear half of the beef in olive oil until browned; repeat with remaining beef.
  3. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the same skillet until softened; add garlic.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for a few minutes before deglazing with apple vinegar.
  5. Transfer veggies to slow cooker and layer seared beef on top.
  6. Add crushed and diced tomatoes along with broth and spices; stir gently.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  8. Shred beef, return to sauce, let rest before serving over pasta.

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