Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs. Chuck Roast, Flank Steak, or Brisket

• 1 Tbsp. canola oil

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 1 white onion, diced 

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes

• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste

• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

• 1 beef bouillon cube

• ½ cup red wine 

• ½ cup beef broth

• 2 Calabrian chiles in oil or 1 tsp. red chili flakes

• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

• 3 sprigs fresh thyme

• 2 dried bay leaves

Optional Ingredients

• 16 oz. pappardelle pasta, cooked

• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated