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A black plate filled with wide pappardelle pasta topped with rich slow cooker beef ragu, garnished with grated cheese and chopped parsley, next to a knife and fork on a wooden table—perfect for fans of slow cooker recipes.
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5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Are you craving a meal that's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare? Look no further than Slow Cooker Beef Ragu. Not only does it require minimal hands-on time, but it also yields incredible results that will have everyone coming back for seconds
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, cooker, ragu, slow
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $

Ingredients

  • 3 lb Beef chuck roast, cut into large pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil, divided
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  • 5 g Ingredient Name

Instructions

  • Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
    A person wearing a dark glove sprinkles salt over a large raw beef steak on a white cutting board, with a knife and bag of salt nearby—prepping the meat for delicious slow cooker recipes like beef ragu.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the beef for a few minutes on each side to create a brown crust. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
    A person wearing black gloves uses tongs to sear large pieces of beef in a cast iron skillet on a portable gas burner, prepping for a hearty beef ragu recipe; carrots and celery are visible on the counter nearby.
  • In the same pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sprinkle with salt and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
    A person wearing black gloves adds chopped onions to a frying pan on a stove, preparing the base for a delicious beef ragu. Chopped carrots, celery, and garlic are ready on a wooden cutting board nearby.
  • Pour the mixture into a slow cooker.
    A person wearing black gloves pours chopped vegetables from a pan into a slow cooker on a kitchen counter, surrounded by cooking utensils and ingredients—perfect for preparing delicious slow cooker recipes like beef ragu.
  • Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, red wine, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
    A person wearing black gloves adds tomato paste from a can into a slow cooker filled with chopped vegetables, preparing a delicious slow cooker beef ragu. Seasoning jars and a cutting board sit nearby on the kitchen counter.
  • Add the seared beef to the slow cooker.
    A hand in a black glove places cooked beef into a slow cooker filled with red tomato sauce, creating a hearty slow cooker beef ragu perfect for those seeking delicious slow cooker recipes.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 6-10 hours, until the beef can be easily shredded with a fork.
    A person wearing black gloves uses two forks to shred tender slow cooker beef ragu in a rich red sauce, sitting on a granite countertop.
  • Remove the bay leaves and shred the beef directly in the slow cooker.
  • Serve the beef ragu over cooked pasta.
    A black bowl of pappardelle pasta topped with rich slow cooker beef ragu, garnished with parsley, sits on a wooden cutting board beside a bowl of grated cheese, a fork, and a chef’s knife.
  • Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 420kcal