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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu has everything you need for a great dinner in the slow cooker. This dish is loaded with lots of beef, tomatoes, pasta and more for the best meal your family will love.

We recently made this delicious Italian Ragu recipe and it was oh so good! We love it and the kids love it too. That says a lot when our entire family likes it. We have some picky eaters and this is one of their favorite Shaved Beef Recipes.
Not only does it tastes amazing but it is so easy to make thanks to the crock pot. I can toss everything in the morning into the slow cooker and dinner will be ready when we get home.
If you love this recipe, you might try this Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe.
Great recipe. Followed it exactly and it was perfect! The whole family loved! Thanks for sharing
– Sarah
What's in this post: Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
We love that this Beef Ragu Recipe is loaded with simple ingredients. The inexpensive chuck roast cooks so tender, full of flavor and practically melts into your pasta. Minimal prep time, pantry staples and the crockpot does all the cooking makes it perfect for weeknight dinners.
It is the ultimate comfort food and perfect served with a side of Homemade Garlic Bread.
Ingredients

- Chuck Roast – We like using the tender cut of chuck roast
- Dried Oregano, Basil and Thyme – You can also use Italian Seasoning Recipe
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Onion, Carrots, and Celery Stalks – Chopped into bite size pieces
- Crushed Tomatoes – Tomato sauce would be a great substitute
- Beef Broth – You can also use water
- Salt and Pepper – Simple Spices
- Pasta – Such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine
Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Step 1 – Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme.

Step 2 – In the crock pot, layer the minced garlic, diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery.

Step 3 – Place the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables.

Step 4 – Pour in the beef broth, then add the crushed tomatoes over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

Step 5 – Once cooked, remove the beef, shred it with forks, discarding any large fat pieces, and return it to the crock pot.

Step 6 – Stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring it’s well mixed with the beef and sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve warm. Enjoy!


Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces Pasta (such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine), cooked according to package
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme.
- In the crock pot, layer the minced garlic, diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery.
- Place the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth, then add the crushed tomatoes over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Once cooked, remove the beef, shred it with forks, discarding any large fat pieces, and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring it's well mixed with the beef and sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Tips
- Season Beef – We recommend season the beef on both sides for the best flavor. There is no need to sear the beef in a large skillet. Just place in the crock pot with the broth and tomato sauce.
- Shredding Beef – This roast cooks so tender and will be easily to shred with two forks. I like to remove all the fat pieces before placing back in the slow cooker.
- Cook Pasta – Cook the pasta separately in a large pot or dutch oven. Cook al dente for best results so the pasta does not get mushy.
Variations Ideas
- Cut Of Beef – This recipe can be made with different cuts of beef. Beef Chuck Roast is our favorite but lamb, veal, flank steak or short ribs will also work.
- Seasoning – Feel free to add in other types of spices or fresh herbs to your preference. You can also change the sauce base as well. Red wine, tomato paste, fresh thyme, rosemary sprigs or garlic cloves.
- Beef Stock – Substitute the beef broth for beef stock for a delicious variation.
- Pasta – This pasta dish is traditionally made with pappardelle pasta but you can change it to what you prefer.

Serving Suggestions
This slow cooker beef ragu can be served with many different easy side dish recipes. We recommend serving with a side of Air Fryer Broccoli and Homemade Breadsticks to make sure to get every last drop of the sauce.
Make sure to top with shredded parmesan cheese when serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your leftovers in an airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze beef ragu. We recommend if you plan on freezing it to keep the pasta separately and just mix in the pasta when ready to serve again.
Reheat the leftovers in a Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Thaw first in the fridge overnight then reheat. You can also place the frozen container in the crock pot to reheat.
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If you make this Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe, please leave us a comment or star review. We love hearing from you.
This was absolutely amazing! I used a pretty large sirloin steak, and I ran out of garlic so I used garlic salt instead of regular salt. I also added so many seasonings, we are a heavy handed seasoning family. I will for sure make this again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Michaela! Thank you for the positive review!
Could I blend up the veggies after they are done cooking to hide them from my kids?
Yes definitely!
Great recipe. Followed it exactly and it was perfect! The whole family loved! Thanks for sharing
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
Should it be liquidy by the end ? Or most of the liquid should be consumed? Thanks ๐
Most of the liquid should be consumed. If yours is too liquidy, you can spoon off any excess liquid from the meal.
Loved this recipe though I used pappadella pasta instead of egg noodles
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.