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Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe
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Experience the comforting warmth of a Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, flavorful dish. This rich ragu simmers low and slow, allowing tender cubes of beef to soak up savory flavors from vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping for the week, this versatile sauce can be served over your favorite pasta, used in stuffed peppers, or enjoyed on crusty bread. With minimal hands-on time required, you can set it and forget it while your slow cooker does the work. Impress your guests with this easy yet delicious recipe that guarantees second helpings!

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 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Spices: bay leaves, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat dry and season the beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear beef in olive oil in batches until browned; set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, carrots, celery until softened; add garlic and optional red pepper flakes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar; reduce by half.
  6. Transfer veggies to slow cooker, layer seared beef on top.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, rosemary; stir gently.
  8. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender.
  9. Shred the beef and return to sauce; adjust seasoning before serving.

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