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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu in a white bowl with a fork
https://meganvskitchen.com/slow-cooker-beef-ragu/

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

This Easy Beef Ragu only takes 15 minutes to prep, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef cooks in a slow cooker with sauce, then served over pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword crock pot, pasta, ragu, slow cooker, Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 570kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 1.25-1.75 pounds chuck roast- trim off any excess fat and remove the bone if there is one
  • 30 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, I like a little spice
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 8.8 oz of pappardelle pasta
  • Parmesan cheese for topping optional

Instructions

  • Add chuck roast, tomato sauce, garlic cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and pepper into the crockpot and cover.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. 
  • Cook pasta as directed on packaging.
  • Remove bay leaves from the crockpot and shred the beef. Salt the sauce to taste. 
  • Divide among 4 bowls and top with Ragu sauce and parmesan cheese, if you choose to use it.

Notes

If you can’t find pappardelle, you can use gemelli, penne, fettuccine, or if all else fails, you can order the noodles at your grocery store on amazon.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Serving | Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 16g