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Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe

A rich and hearty beef ragu slow-cooked to perfection, perfect for a comforting Sunday meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds chuck roast trimmed and cut into chunks
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium celery stalk diced
Liquids
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Others
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the beef
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add Vegetables and Liquids
  1. In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker with the beef.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Season and Cook
  1. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley over pasta or polenta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

This ragu can be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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