Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle—a dish that promises tender beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy the delightful aromas and robust flavors without hours of preparation. Just set your slow cooker, and let it do the work! Serve it over pappardelle pasta for a satisfying meal that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup red wine
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onions and carrots and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker along with onions, carrots, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red wine, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Shred the beef in the slow cooker using two forks and stir in cooked pappardelle until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg