Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Crockpot Short Rib Ragu, a dish that transforms tender beef short ribs into a rich and savory sauce with minimal effort. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this slow-cooked masterpiece allows you to savor gourmet dining at home without the fuss. The short ribs become melt-in-your-mouth tender as they simmer in a luscious red wine and tomato sauce, perfect for serving over pasta, polenta, or even as a filling for sandwiches. Ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this hearty ragu is sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 lbs short ribs
- 3 carrots (chopped)
- 1 onion (small diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef stock
- 6 oz tomato paste
- Italian seasoning
- bay leaves
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Sear the seasoned short ribs in a skillet until browned on all sides.
- Transfer short ribs to the crockpot and add chopped vegetables, seasonings, red wine, beef stock, and crushed tomatoes.
- Cook on low for 7-9 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and stir in tomato paste; mix well with the sauce.
- Serve over cooked pappardelle pasta and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg