Best 8 Spicy And Savory Slow Cooker Beef Ragout Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where flavors dance and aromas enchant the senses! Slow cooker beef ragout stands as a testament to the magic that can be conjured within the confines of your kitchen. This hearty and savory dish, bursting with bold spices and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, invites you on a journey of culinary satisfaction. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice enthusiast, this guide will lead you through the steps to create a slow cooker beef ragout that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving for more. So gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on this culinary adventure of spicy and savory slow cooker beef ragout.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY SLOW COOKER BEEF TIPS



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A few minutes to prepare this yummy dinner that the family will eat right up!! Serve over rice.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds beef stew meat
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup ginger ale

Steps:

  • Place beef in a slow cooker. Stir cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, onion, garlic, cremini mushrooms, and ginger ale in a bowl until thoroughly combined and pour the mixture over the beef.
  • Cover, set slow cooker to High, and cook for 1 hour; turn cooker down to Low and cook for 5 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1150.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MUSHROOM PORK RAGOUT



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Savory slow-cooked pork is luscious served in a delightful tomato gravy over noodles. It's a nice change from regular pork roast. I serve it with broccoli or green beans on the side. -Connie McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes, divided
1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1-1/4 teaspoons dried savory
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup sliced onion
1-1/2 cups hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Rub pork with salt and pepper; cut in half. In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the cornstarch, 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and savory. Top with mushrooms, onion and pork. Pour remaining tomatoes over pork. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, until meat is tender., Remove meat and cut into slices. Stir cooking juices until smooth; serve with pork and noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY AND SAVORY SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGOUT



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This 'set it and forget it' recipe is always a big hit at my house. The diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh basil, fresh mushrooms, and Merlot make this more than an everyday beef stew - it's a gourmet ragout. This is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend together. If possible, make ahead, refrigerate overnight, then heat and serve the next day. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Provided by Edie Talley

Categories     Beef Stew

Time 7h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 pound cubed lean beef stew meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stew vegetables, thawed
4 cups beef broth
1 pound fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Mild)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
2 bay leaves
½ cup Merlot wine
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Pat stew meat pieces dry with paper towels; place meat, a few pieces at a time, into the bag. Seal the bag and shake several times to coat beef with seasoned flour. Set seasoned beef aside; repeat with remaining meat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meat in batches until browned on all sides, stirring often.
  • Place stew vegetables, beef broth, morel mushrooms, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, herbe de Provence, and bay leaves in a large slow cooker set on High setting.
  • Stir the browned beef into the stew, cover, and cook until beef is tender, about 6 hours.
  • Reduce slow cooker setting to Low and stir in Merlot wine. Cover cooker and cook until wine is slightly reduced and flavors have blended, about 30 more minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 765.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY AND SAVORY SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGOUT



Spicy and Savory Slow Cooker Beef Ragout image

This 'set it and forget it' recipe is always a big hit at my house. The diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh basil, fresh mushrooms, and Merlot make this more than an everyday beef stew - it's a gourmet ragout. This is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend together. If possible, make ahead, refrigerate overnight, then heat and serve the next day. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Provided by Edie Talley

Categories     Beef Stew

Time 7h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 pound cubed lean beef stew meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stew vegetables, thawed
4 cups beef broth
1 pound fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Mild)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
2 bay leaves
½ cup Merlot wine
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Pat stew meat pieces dry with paper towels; place meat, a few pieces at a time, into the bag. Seal the bag and shake several times to coat beef with seasoned flour. Set seasoned beef aside; repeat with remaining meat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meat in batches until browned on all sides, stirring often.
  • Place stew vegetables, beef broth, morel mushrooms, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, herbe de Provence, and bay leaves in a large slow cooker set on High setting.
  • Stir the browned beef into the stew, cover, and cook until beef is tender, about 6 hours.
  • Reduce slow cooker setting to Low and stir in Merlot wine. Cover cooker and cook until wine is slightly reduced and flavors have blended, about 30 more minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 765.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SAVORY SLOW COOKER BEEF ROAST



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Very easy and good. Add tators and carrots if you like. I usually serve this with mashed potatoes or noodles.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Savory

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2-4 lbs boneless beef roast, chuck, round, inexpensive cuts work well
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups vegetable juice, V-8 NOT tomato juice
1 (7/8 ounce) envelope brown gravy mix
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Place beef in slowcooker. (If using potatoes and carrots, add them).
  • Add sliced onions.
  • Mix together the vegetable juice, brown gravy mix, garlic, pepper and thyme.
  • Pour liquid mix over beef in slowcooker.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on low for about 7-8 hours or until desired doneness.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF RAGU



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Served over pasta or polenta, or in sandwich rolls, this simple meat dish becomes a star.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Beef Recipes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 3 teaspoons dried)
1 beef chuck roast (4 pounds), halved
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano. Season roast with salt and pepper and place on top of onion mixture.
  • Add 2 cups water, cover, and cook on high until meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, 4 1/2 hours (or 9 hours on low). Let cool 10 minutes, then shred meat in slow cooker with 2 forks and stir in vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 13 g

SWEET AND SAVORY BRISKET



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I like this recipe not only because it makes such tender and flavorful beef, but because it takes advantage of a slow cooker. It's wonderful to come home from work and have this mouthwatering dish waiting for you. The beef doubles as a warm sandwich filling, too.-Chris Snyder, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 beef brisket (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut in half
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup grape jelly
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place half of the brisket in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, jelly, soup mix and pepper; spread half over meat. Top with the remaining meat and ketchup mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Slice brisket; serve with cooking juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY AND SAVORY SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGOUT



Spicy and Savory Slow Cooker Beef Ragout image

This 'set it and forget it' recipe is always a big hit at my house. The diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh basil, fresh mushrooms, and Merlot make this more than an everyday beef stew - it's a gourmet ragout. This is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend together. If possible, make ahead, refrigerate overnight, then heat and serve the next day. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Provided by Edie Talley

Categories     Beef Stew

Time 7h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 pound cubed lean beef stew meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stew vegetables, thawed
4 cups beef broth
1 pound fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Mild)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
2 bay leaves
½ cup Merlot wine
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Pat stew meat pieces dry with paper towels; place meat, a few pieces at a time, into the bag. Seal the bag and shake several times to coat beef with seasoned flour. Set seasoned beef aside; repeat with remaining meat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meat in batches until browned on all sides, stirring often.
  • Place stew vegetables, beef broth, morel mushrooms, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, herbe de Provence, and bay leaves in a large slow cooker set on High setting.
  • Stir the browned beef into the stew, cover, and cook until beef is tender, about 6 hours.
  • Reduce slow cooker setting to Low and stir in Merlot wine. Cover cooker and cook until wine is slightly reduced and flavors have blended, about 30 more minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 765.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or slow cooker with a heavy bottom to ensure even cooking.
  • Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure it gets a good sear.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful and colorful dish.
  • Add a splash of red wine or beef broth to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Season the ragout to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Serve the ragout over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Conclusion:

This spicy and savory slow-cooker beef ragout is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is cooked until it is fall-apart tender, and the vegetables are perfectly softened. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the whole dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give this slow-cooker beef ragout a try.

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