"Crock Pot Beef Ragu is a deliciously cozy sauce that simmers all day featuring tender beef steak and a rich tomato sauce with herbs and spices!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup finely diced yellow onion
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1 cup finely diced carrots ((about 2 carrots))
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2 finely diced celery stalks ((about ½ cup or so))
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
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1.5 pounds beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
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2 cups beef stock
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½ cup red wine ((optional, substitute with beef broth))
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3 Tablespoons tomato paste
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1 Tablespoon honey
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1 Tablespoon chopped parsley ((curly or flat leaf))
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2 teaspoons better than bouillon beef base
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 bay leaves
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1/8 cup water ((adding more as necessary))
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8.8 ounces package papardelle pasta ((or your favorite pasta, for serving))