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    Home » Other » Freezer Meals » Freezer Meal Beef Ragu

    Published: Oct 15, 2020 · Modified: Mar 22, 2021 by Jennifer · 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

    Jennifer Draper
    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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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 301 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pound chuck roast
    • 2 tablespoons herb and garlic seasoning
    • ½ cup diced carrot
    • ¼ cup diced celery
    • ¼ cup finely diced onion
    • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
    • 56 oz canned crushed tomatoes
    • ½ 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: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 1054mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1855IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 6mg
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