Slow Cooker

Homemade Beef Ragú

Skillet Browned Polenta and Balsamic Salad
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Ingredients

  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • ¼ cup red wine (or use beef broth)
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Place onion, garlic, and rosemary in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Rub roast with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in cooker.
  3. Stir together broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine; pour over roast.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or until beef is tender.
  5. Shred beef with 2 forks. Toss with sauce. Serve beef over polenta rounds; sprinkle with cheese.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (20-oz) tube prepared polenta
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg spring mix
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cut polenta into ¾-inch-thick rounds.
  2. Cook polenta in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until browned.
  3. Toss together spring mix and vinaigrette.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
375
197
572
Fat (g) 15 11 26
Sat. Fat (g) 6 1 7
Protein (g) 41 3 44
Carb (g) 16 23 39
Fiber (g) 4 2 6
Sodium (mg) 661 442 1103

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