Freezer Meal Beef Ragu
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
6-8 servings
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup mirepoix, fresh or frozen
- 2 pounds flank steak or beef chuck, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
INSTANT POT: For beef chuck: From frozen, 65 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes natural release. For top sirloin: From frozen, 45 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes natural release.
Step 2
SLOW COOKER: From thawed, 6 hours on high.
Step 3
FINAL STEP: Shred the meat and serve with pasta, baked potatoes, polenta, rice, cauliflower rice, gnocchi, zucchini noodles, etc.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
The dish can be prepared in an Instant Pot or a slow cooker.
Goes well with various sides and can be topped with ricotta and Parmesan for extra flavor.
