Slow Cooker
Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu
Red-Skinned Potato Mash and Steamed Green Beans
Wine Recommendation
Mind & Body Cabernet Sauvignon
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1½ Tbsp whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or use beef broth)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
- 1 (14.5-oz) can BPA-free organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Toss beef with flour, garlic salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning in a large bowl.
- Cook beef in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned on all sides; transfer to a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker.
- Add ½ cup broth to skillet, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits; pour into cooker. Add garlic, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, and remaining broth to cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ lb organic new potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2½ Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper, divided
- 1 (12-oz) pkg trimmed green beans
Side Dish Instructions
- Bring potatoes and salted water to cover to a boil in a saucepan. Cook 12 to 14 minutes or until tender; drain and return to pan. Add broth, ½ Tbsp oil, and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper.
- Mash with a potato masher to desired smoothness.
- Cook green beans according to package directions; toss with ½ Tbsp oil and ⅛ tsp pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
444
|
201
|
645
|
| Fat (g) | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 54 | 6 | 60 |
| Carb (g) | 23 | 31 | 54 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Sodium (mg) | 791 | 168 | 959 |
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