Hearty Meat Ragu for Pasta (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Name: Hearty Meat Ragu for Pasta (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless stewing beef, such as chuck, short-rib meat or 2 bottom round steaks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 medium celery rib, with leaves finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup dry red wine; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, with juice; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless stewing beef, such as chuck, short-rib meat or 2 bottom round steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 medium celery rib, with leaves finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, with juice
28 ounces crushed tomatoes in puree
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Pat dry stewing beef and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the meat in batches and brown on all sides, being careful not to crowd the pan.
4
With a slotted spoon, transfer to a 4-5 quart slow cooker.
5
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan (or add more if needed).
6
Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
8
Add wine.
9
Bring to a boil, stirring to release the borrowed bits in the skillet.
10
Pour into the slow cooker.
11
Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes.
12
Cover and turn the slow cooker to the low setting.
13
Cook, without opening the lid, until the meat is very tender, 6-7 hours.
14
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

928

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless stewing beef, such as chuck, short-rib meat or 2 bottom round steaks, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Meat Ragu for Pasta (Slow Cooker) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Meat Ragu for Pasta (Slow Cooker)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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