Cozy Beef Ragu (Slow-Simmered & Meal Prep Friendly)
Serves 2
15 mins prep
165 mins cook
180 mins total
This cozy Beef Ragu is rich, slow-simmered, and packed with flavor. Made with tender beef, tomatoes, and aromatics, it’s a comforting, high-protein sauce perfect for pasta, meal prep, or freezer dinners.
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How to Make Beef Ragu (Stovetop)
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Deglaze with red wine, scraping up all the browned bits. Let simmer 2–3 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, and parmesan rind (if using).
Return beef to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and cook on low for 2½–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fall-apart tender.
Shred the beef directly in the pot and stir everything together. Remove bay leaf and rind.
Crockpot Option (Very Busy-Mom Friendly)
Sear the beef first (worth it).
Add everything to the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours.
Shred and stir before serving.