Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Ragú
Crispy Pan Polenta and Spinach Salad
Wine Recommendation
Alamos Malbec
Ingredients
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth (or use vegetable 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
- Place onion, garlic, and rosemary in a 3- to 4-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
- ½ (18-oz) tube polenta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Cut polenta into ¾-inch-thick rounds.
- Cook polenta in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until browned.
- Toss together spinach, tomatoes, and vinaigrette.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
316
|
188
|
504
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 36 | 2 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 636 | 368 | 1004 |
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