Slow cooker beef ragu pasta

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare ingredients: finely dice onion, and carrots. Mince garlic. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat and apply oil. Add beef and sear each piece on all sides until browned (~3-5 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside. Turn heat to low and add garlic and onion to pan and saute for 2 minutes. Add carrot and celery to the same pan and saute slowly for a further ~5 minutes.

Step 3

Lastly, add wine and simmer and stir for a further 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Turn slow cooker on high and transfer over pan ingredients. Add beef with any pooled juices. Add dried thyme, beef stock, diced tomatoes and tomato paste.

Step 5

Cover slow cooker and cook for 4-6 hours until beef is tender and pulls apart. Shred beef with 2 forks and mix with sauces.

Step 6

Prepare pasta as per packet instructions.

Step 7

Turn slow cooker off and fold in cooked pasta gently with beef mixture. Serve with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.