Chef Boyardee ain't got nothing on your ragu! This super simple classic brings back the memories of a childhood favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, put your feet up, relax, and let your slow cooker do all the work!
No fuss, no mess, just a perfectly cooked meal right in time for dinner! Try this delicious slow cooker beef ragu with your family today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound stewing beef cubes
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 small onions, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup strained tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (5.5-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
- In the slow cooker combine beef, bacon, onions, garlic, broth, strained tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, sugar, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Discard bay leaf. Using potato masher, break up beef until coarsely shredded.
