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Chuck Roast Pasta

Hearty Chuck Roast Pasta for a Comforting Weeknight Meal

This Chuck Roast Pasta combines tender beef ragu over pasta, creating a comforting and hearty weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast An affordable and flavorful cut.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be swapped with avocado oil or butter.
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Diced Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Provides aromatic richness.
  • 2 cups Diced Carrots
  • 1 cup Diced Celery Optional.
  • 1 cup White or Red Wine Omit for non-alcoholic version.
  • 4 cups Beef Stock Can use chicken or vegetable stock.
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Jarred tomato sauce is a viable alternative.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 piece Parmesan Cheese Rind Optional but recommended.
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Basil For garnish.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Add before serving.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Crockpot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the chuck roast for 4 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the roast and sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves for about 5 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the pot with white or red wine, scraping up brown bits and letting it simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in beef stock and crushed tomatoes, then nestle the chuck roast back in and add Parmesan rind.
  6. Cover and slow cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or transfer to a crockpot.
  7. Remove the roast, let it cool for 1 hour, then shred the beef and return it to the sauce.
  8. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and serve topped with the ragu, basil, and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be easily stored for leftovers.

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