Slow Cooked Beef Ragu Recipe
- Gabriel Purdey
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
Slow cooked beef ragu is such an easy dinner option and one you should definitely consider. It is suitable for a blustery winter’s day or you’ve been out surfing in the summer months, this dish is nutritious, wholesome and a real standout.
Recipe for a Slow Cooked Beef Ragu
Ruxstons Organic Durum Wheat Pappardelle
2 Small Onions
3 Carrots
5 Sticks of Celery
1 Orange or Yellow Pepper
1 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
Tomato Purée
2 Beef Stock Cubes or 100ml of Beef Bone Broth
Herbs and spices
Thyme
Garlic powder
Black pepper
It’s important to ensure the diced beef is placed into the slow cooker before anything else, as it will tenderise more evenly throughout the cooking time, due to it being closest to the heating element.
To season the beef, I like to use a pestle and mortar (although this is optional!) Crushing together the stock cubes, black pepper, garlic and thyme is not only satisfying but helps distribute the flavours which you can then pour over your meat. Just to note, I choose not to add additional salt due to the stock cubes containing it already and it’s my firm belief that if I am making my own sauce, it’s going to be as healthy as possible !
Next, I dice my vegetables into very small cubes, to ensure the smoothest texture to later accompany the pappardelle. I add them on top of the beef, and because they are further up the pot, shouldn’t overcook but should keep their delicious textures.
I add a generous squeeze of tomato purée (ideally with infused basil to further deepen the flavours) and add the tin of tomatoes. Give the vegetables a quick stir and set the slow cooker to work.
6-8 hours on low
4 hours on high
The slower it cooks the more tender the beef will become and the deeper the flavour, but the longer you have to wait!
Just before it’s time to serve, add the pappardelle to boiling water and cook for 6-8mins for a firmer (al dente) texture. The you can either pour the sauce over the top of the pasta or mix them together. Enjoy.
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