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Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu

by Martha Stewart
Yield: 6 servingsPrep: 10 minsTotal: 5 hrs

Ingredients

produce
  • 1 mediumyellow onion(diced small)
  • 3garlic cloves(minced)
  • 3 tablespoonsoregano leaves(chopped fresh)
protein
  • 1beef chuck roast(halved)
pantry staple
  • 1 to 2 tablespoonsred-wine vinegar
  • salt
  • ground pepper
  • 6 tablespoonstomato paste

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.