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SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGU WITH PAPPARDELLE

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle image

We're making this cozy, comforting Beef Ragu with Pappardelle! Steak is braised in the crockpot for hours with garlic, tomatoes, veggies, and herbs, then shredded and piled high on pappardelle with Parm cheese.

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories Dinner

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, smashed slightly
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut against the grain into 4 pieces
salt and pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup reduced sodium beef broth
1 carrot, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
16 ounces pappardelle pasta
Parmesan, ricotta, and parsley for topping

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the tomatoes and broth over the beef and add the garlic from step one, carrots, bay leaves, and thyme.
Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours. Discard the herbs and shred the beef in the pot using 2 forks.
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to the pot, and add the sauce from the slow cooker. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring, until the pasta and sauce are combined, about 1 minute.
Divide among 8 bowls and top each with Parmesan, ricotta, and parsley. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 267.4 mg, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg

SLOW COOKER SPANISH RICE

Slow Cooker Spanish Rice image

Easy, quick Spanish rice in a slow cooker.

Provided by CHILLIE72

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef or chuck
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
1 cup uncooked converted rice
2 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
Combine tomatoes, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, onions, rice, salt, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low until rice is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1428.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF RAGU

Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu image

Served over pasta or polenta, or in sandwich rolls, this simple meat dish becomes a star.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 3 teaspoons dried)
1 beef chuck roast (4 pounds), halved
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano. Season roast with salt and pepper and place on top of onion mixture.
Add 2 cups water, cover, and cook on high until meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, 4 1/2 hours (or 9 hours on low). Let cool 10 minutes, then shred meat in slow cooker with 2 forks and stir in vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 13 g

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIB RAGU OVER PAPPARDELLE

Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle image

An irresistible sauce gives this beef another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such as potatoes or polenta, will work in place of the pasta. Short ribs are my crowd-pleaser weekend meal for all occasions. -Missy Raho, Morristown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
2 bay leaves
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pound pappardelle
Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat in batches. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add mushrooms, onion, carrots and bay leaves. , In the same skillet, add tomato paste, wine, garlic and seasonings. Cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darkened, 2-4 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes until blended. Transfer mixture to slow cooker; cover. Cook on low until beef is tender, 7-9 hours. Discard bay leaves., Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Serve ragu over pasta. If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.