Slow Cooker Beef Ragù

Dinner

Slow Cooker Beef Ragù

420kcal
38gprotein
15 minprep
6 hrcook
4servings
Easy

Meltingly tender beef shin slow-cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. Serve over pappardelle or courgetti for a lighter option.

high-proteingluten-free

Ingredients

  • 600g beef shin, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml red wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Brown beef in batches in a hot pan. Transfer to slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Soften onion, garlic, and carrots 3 min. Add to slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, wine, purée, and herbs.

  4. 4

    Cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours.

  5. 5

    Shred beef with two forks. Season and serve.

Tip: Beef shin is a collagen-rich cut that becomes incredibly tender with slow cooking while remaining lower in fat than other braising cuts.

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