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Beef Ragu with Pappardelle
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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

This slow cooker beef ragu is serious comfort food. The tender beef develops incredible flavor alongside the red wine and tomatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Beef, Pasta, Tomatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (15ml)
  • 1.5 pounds beef shin or chuck roast (650gr)
  • 4 ounces red wine
  • 4 ounces beef broth
  • 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (1 x 400gr can)
  • 2 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ounces rosemary dried or fresh
  • 1 ounces salt
  • 1/2 ounces ground black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish
  • 4 ounces Pappardelle pasta dried or homemade

Instructions

  • Cut the beef into 3” cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooking oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the beef and brown on each side. When done, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the red wine to the skillet and whisk the brown bits from the bottom. Simmer for 3 minutes. Then add the beef broth, tomatoes and tomato paste, salt and pepper to the skillet and whisk to combine. Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and rosemary on top of the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When done, shred the beef and return it to the sauce.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • Serve the ragu on top of the pasta. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • If making this in the Instant Pot, use the pot on Saute mode to brown the beef, then mix the sauce in the pot and add back in the beef. Cook for 45 minutes on high pressure with a natural pressure release. You may need to put the pot on Saute mode for 5 more minutes to thicken the sauce before serving.
  • To cook on the stovetop, cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 hours, until the beef is easy to shred.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 6mg