"Slow Cooker Beef Ragu is a rich and tender, fall-apart tomato beef sauce. With all the magic happening in your slow cooker for a ready-made dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil (, divided)
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4 pounds | 2kg beef brisket or round roast ((or any slow cooking beef of your choice), trimmed of fat)
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1 onion (, finely chopped)
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4 cloves garlic (, finely copped or minced)
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2 x 14-ounce | 410g cans crushed or diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup red wine ((or beef broth / stock))
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1/2 cup beef broth | stock
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4 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 beef bouillon cube
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1 teaspoon basil
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1-2 teaspoons salt ((adjust to your tastes))
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cracked pepper to taste
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1-2 teaspoons sugar ((adjust to your tastes))
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water ((OPTIONAL FOR A THICK SAUCE))