Beef ragu

Including chuck roast, fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatics, and red wine, this Slow Cooker Beef Ragu has a deep, rich flavor in every bite.

“Ragu” is a broad term used to describe a rich, slowly cooked Italian meat sauce. It’s hearty, intensely flavorful, &, unlike a slowly simmered marinara or tomato sauce, ragu is all about the meat (or a meaty ingredient, like mushrooms!). I learned how to cook ragu 10+ years ago, working at a fine dining Northern Italian restaurant. To this day, it’s one of my favorite things to cook! We’ve shared many ragu recipes over the years here on PWWB, & we're adding to the collection today with this…

This Shredded Beef Ragu with Pappardelle is an amazing delicious meal that will impress anyone who eats it!

For many, a big pot of hearty ragu bubbling gently on the stovetop conjures up images of Sunday family dinners. While every family has their own special recipe, our version features beef chuck that is simmered in a rich tomato, herb and red wine sauce until it is fall apart tender. While it’s especially comforting on a cold, winter day, it’s the ultimate comfort food any time of year.

Feed your family a hearty yet simple family-friendly meal with this delicious Beef Ragù recipe. Made with tender beef, homemade pasta sauce, and pappardelle, it checks all the boxes! You’ll love the rich tomato sauce poured over your favorite pasta. Serve with a green salad and a crusty loaf of bread for a filling meal!

Beef short ribs slowly braise until fall-apart tender with simple vegetables, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and red wine, creating a hearty, and boldly flavored ragu. Toss it into pappardelle or any pasta you love or serve it atop polenta or gnocchi. Slowly Braised Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate Italian comfort food meal! Check the Recipe Notes, below, for Oven-Braised, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot directions, as well as make-ahead and freezing instructions.

Slow-cooked beef cheeks are a thing of real beauty. This beef cheek ragu is the PERFECT way to cook them and enjoy them regularly.

A simple weekend braised beef rage that is perfect for a warming Sunday supper. Just set it up and let it slowly simmer all day until the meat is fall-apart tender. It’s seriously the most comforting meal!

This Short Rib Ragu recipe has tender short ribs cooked in a homemade sauce and served on pappardelle pasta. It's hearty and flavorful!

Braised Beef - cozy comfort meal slow cooked. Fork tender, mouth watering shredded beef in a robust tomato sauce. Serve with pappardelle or your favorite pasta.