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     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

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

Malik Hassnain Malik
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Overall, I thought this beef ragout was just okay. The beef was tender, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Ikhtesham Dawar
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I found this recipe to be too spicy for my taste. I had to add a lot of sugar to balance out the heat. Other than that, the beef ragout was delicious.


khayyam khan
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This beef ragout was a disappointment. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Areeba javed
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a delicious dish. The beef ragout was so flavorful and hearty. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Lerato Dinkebogile
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef ragout was so easy to make and it turned out amazing. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with the whole family.


Salman awasali
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I made this beef ragout for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about how tender the beef was and how flavorful the sauce was. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sharon Guiles
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This beef ragout is perfect for a cold winter day. The rich and hearty sauce is so comforting and warming. I served it with mashed potatoes and a side of green beans. Yum!


KinG„ÉÑAtiF‡πõ k
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I'm a busy working mom and I love that this recipe can be made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to throw everything in the pot in the morning and come home to a delicious meal at night.


Shantil Owusu
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This beef ragout was a success! The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was packed with flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing!


chahana bhattarai
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I was able to easily adapt it to my own taste by adding more or less spices. The end result was a delicious and satisfying meal that I will definitely be making again.


abdulhaq khan
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This beef ragout is comfort food at its finest. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and hearty. Served it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Highly recommend!


Wsaif Sha
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I'm not usually a fan of beef ragout, but this recipe changed my mind. The slow-cooking process made the beef so tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Adeeb Khan
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party. The beef was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. Everyone went for seconds and thirds!


Yourgay Salgado
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I've tried many slow-cooker beef ragout recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Wow Tips Midea
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This beef ragout was an absolute delight! The combination of spices and the slow-cooking process made the beef incredibly tender and flavorful. Served it over mashed potatoes, it was a hearty and comforting meal that the whole family loved.