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Posted October 15, 2020 Last Updated October 26, 2020 by Jennifer // Leave a Comment**This post may contain affiliate links**

Freezer Meal Beef Ragu

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Forget boring old spaghetti sauce from a jar for dinner and make this Freezer Meal Beef Ragu instead! Just a few minutes of prep ahead time and you can toss this in your slow cooker on a busy day for a rich, flavorful and delicious meal even when life is to hectic to cook!
beef ragu on a white plate with fork
Freezer Meal Beef Ragu is quick and easy to assemble. There’s no pre-cooking required. It’s a perfect option for those busy weekday nights–you know, the ones when we can’t figure out how to feed our family a healthy dinner. This is the recipe!

 

Beef Ragu uses added veggies and chuck roast to make this meal a super rich and flavorful dinner while still being healthy.

 

 

You can serve Beef Ragu over pasta, with gnocchi, or any way you prefer. The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Beef Ragu Freezer Meal:

  • chuck roast
  • herb and garlic seasoning
  • carrot
  • celery
  • onion
  • jarred minced garlic
  • canned crushed tomatoes
  • beef broth
  • honey

How To Make Beef Ragu For The Freezer:

  1. Add all ingredients to freezer bag
  2. Remove air and seal well
  3. Freeze for up to 3 months
  4. Fully thaw overnight in fridge before cooking
  5. Add contents of bag to slow cooker
  6. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 until roast is fall-apart tender

beef ragu in a freezer bag

Pro Tips:

This recipe makes a lot! You can cut in half to make smaller servings.

 

Serve Beef Ragu with a side salad and pasta. Or, stir in gnocchi for the last 15 minutes of cook time for a super easy meal.

 

Use leftover Beef Ragu to make lasagna or other baked pasta dishes.

 

Related Recipes:
  • Slow Cooker Braised Beef Ragu for Two for a smaller version
  • Freezer Meal Turkey Meatloaf for another super easy freezer meal
  • Slow Cooker Bolognese
beef ragu on a white plate with fork

Freezer Meal Beef Ragu

Forget boring old spaghetti sauce from a jar for dinner and make this Freezer Meal Beef Ragu instead! Just a few minutes of prep ahead time and you can toss this in your slow cooker on a busy day for a rich, flavorful and delicious meal even when life is to hectic to cook!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons herb and garlic seasoning
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 56 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to freezer bag
  • Remove air and seal well
  • Freeze for up to 3 months
  • Fully thaw overnight in fridge before cooking
  • Add contents of bag to slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 until roast is fall apart tender

Notes

  • Cut recipe in half to make smaller servings
  • Use leftovers to make baked pasta dishes

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 1054mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1855IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 6mg
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