Slow Cooked Beef in Pasta Sauce

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooked Beef in Pasta Sauce recipe, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners. Tender chunks of beef chuck roast are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep before the slow cooker works its magic, creating succulent, fall-apart beef that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. With the option to add a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, this versatile dish is sure to satisfy the whole family. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it up for a dinner that’s as comforting as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the beef, sautéed onion, and garlic to a slow cooker.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily falls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the sauce and stir to combine.

Step 9

Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2181.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2852.9

Total Fat 212.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 7179.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.5g
Protein 180.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.4mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 5882.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 10.1%