Crock Pot Beef Ragu
Crock Pot Beef Ragu takes a rump roast and simmers all day in the crockpot in a rich tomato sauce until fall apart tender.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 lb. rump roast or any cheap cut of beef
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil or other neutral oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 rib of celery diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- ½ cup red wine or beef broth
- 1 tbsp. beef bouillon paste
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Cut beef into 4 evenly sized chunks and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and begin by searing the roast pieces on all four sides. Each side will take about 3-4 minutes on high heat.
- Place pieces of meat into slow cooker.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, italian seasoning, red wine, water, and bouillon paste. Cover with lid.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove bay leaf.
- Shred meat with two forks and stir well to incorporate everything.
- Serve with fresh pasta and a dollop of ricotta cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 1273mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2426IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 7mg