Description
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Ragu is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italy into your home. This hearty meal features tender beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfectly seasoned with aromatic herbs. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking time, you can easily impress family and friends while enjoying cozy evenings. Serve it over pasta or creamy polenta for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet for about three minutes until soft.
- Place the seared beef in a slow cooker, top with sautéed onions and garlic, add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred.
- Shred the beef with two forks, mix it back into the sauce, then serve over pasta or polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg