Slow Cooker
Homemade Beef Ragú
Skillet Browned Polenta and Balsamic Salad
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
- ½ cup red wine (or use beef broth)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place onion, garlic, and rosemary in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Rub roast with oil; sprinkle with pepper, and place in cooker.
- Stir together broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine; pour over roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or until beef is tender.
- Shred beef with 2 forks. Toss with sauce. Serve beef over Skillet Browned Polenta recipe; sprinkle with cheese.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (20-oz) tube prepared polenta
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (11-oz) pkg spring mix
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Cut polenta into ¾-inch-thick rounds.
- Cook polenta in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until browned.
- Toss together spring mix and vinaigrette.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
314
|
198
|
512
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 36 | 3 | 39 |
| Carb (g) | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 628 | 446 | 1074 |
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