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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu – Hearty Comfort for Every Dinner

This Slow Cooker Beef Ragu is a hearty comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal effort required.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Can substitute with beef brisket or round roast.
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Coconut milk can be used for a richer taste.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice Cranberry juice can be an alternative.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
  • 8 ounces White Mushrooms Shiitake or cremini mushrooms are acceptable swaps.
  • 2 large Carrots Chopped parsnips can work as an alternative.
  • 1 large White Onion Yellow onions or shallots can be used.
  • 2 stalks Celery Leeks are a good alternative.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh cloves provide the best flavor.
  • 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are best for this dish.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Extra diced tomatoes can be used if paste isn't available.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your liking.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to your liking.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
  1. Begin by finely chopping the white onions, celery, carrots, and white mushrooms. Set these vegetables aside.
  2. In the slow cooker, layer the chopped vegetables, followed by the beef chuck roast. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, and season with salt, dried parsley flakes, and black pepper.
  3. Pour in the almond milk, pomegranate juice, and beef broth over the assembled ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Using a large spoon, gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute the ingredients without breaking the beef.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 8 hours to allow the beef to become fork-tender.
  6. Once cooking time is complete, uncover the slow cooker, and using two forks, shred the beef gently right in the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for hearty dinners and meal prep with delicious results. Sear the beef before cooking for extra flavor.

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