Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Recipe
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that simmers to perfection in a crockpot. Tender boneless short ribs are cooked low and slow with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and tomatoes, resulting in a rich and hearty sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Boneless Short Ribs:
- 2 lbs boneless short ribs, salt, black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, 3 large carrots, 3 celery stalks, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 6oz tomato paste, 28oz crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 bay leaves
Serving:
- 14oz cooked pasta, shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Short Ribs: Pat dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Add vegetables, spices, tomato products, broth, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours.
- Shred and Serve: Remove ribs, shred, return to sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve over cooked pasta with parmesan.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can sear the vegetables before adding to the slow cooker.
- This ragu freezes well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu, Short Rib Pasta Sauce, Crockpot Ragu Recipe
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