Low Carb Crockpot Beef Ragu Meal Prep

Slow cooked beef in an aromatic blend of tomatoes, spices and red wine! An impossibly easy dinner that tastes like a 5-star meal. Serve over zucchini or sweet potato noodles! 

As a kid, I (Sarah), remember my dad in the kitchen every Sunday making big meals that we would enjoy midafternoon. In the winter months, he almost always used the crockpot, unless he was making a lasagna or another casserole. The house always had a comfort food feeling during the winter and by the time he was done cooking we had a freezer full of food for the week. All for cheap, of course, because we didn’t have a lot of money.

We wanted to recreate a few hearty crockpot recipes that were easy to meal prep and cost-effective for everyone — while giving you that comfort food feeling. Things like chili and pot roast are two of our favorites. But, we also wanted a low carb alternative and thought this recipe would fit the bill!

It brings together so many of the best fall flavors, while still be extremely easy and ringing in at under $4 a serving. It works well for lunch, dinner or even a big family Sunday brunch. Just to be sure to make extra because everyone will love this recipe! Oh, and if you happen to want to invite us over, we wouldn’t turn down the offer 😉

Low Carb Crockpot Beef Ragu Meal Prep Ingredients:

1 lb. beef stew, round roast or chuck roast 

1 cup carrots, diced 

1 cup celery, diced 

½ cup green bell pepper, diced 

3 tbsp. minced garlic 

3 tbsp. white onion, diced 

1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes 

1 8 oz. can tomato paste 

¼ cup red wine (if desired) 

1 cup beef broth 

2 bay leaves 

1 tbsp. rosemary 

½ tbsp. dried thyme 

salt & pepper to taste 

serve with: zucchini noodles 

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Low Carb Crockpot Beef Ragu Meal Prep

Slow cooked beef in an aromatic blend of tomatoes, spices and red wine! An impossibly easy dinner that tastes like a 5-star meal. Serve over zucchini or sweet potato noodles!

Course Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Beef, Meal Prep

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Servings 4 main dishes

Ingredients

• 1 pound chuck roast can sub round raoast
• 1 cup Carrots diced
• cup celery diced
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper diced
• 3 tbsp. garlic minced
• 3 tbsp. white onion diced
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces tomatoe paste
• 1/4 cup red wine optional
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsbp. dried thyme
• salt & pepper to taste
• 4 cups zucchini noodles

Instructions

• Place carrots, celery, bell pepper, garlic and onion on the bottom of a crockpot set to high.
• Over the veggies, place the beef than add remaining ingredients.
• Cook 6-8 hours until beef is tender and the stew is aromatic.
• Serve immediately over zucchini noodles. 

Notes

Nutrition for 1 out of 4 servings:

31g Protein | 14g Fat | 27g Carbs | 358 Calories