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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Pasta Meal Prep

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Pasta Meal Prep

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Pasta Meal Prep. An effortless and hearty meal to be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Gluten-Free. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 16 hours 5 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Beef, Meal Prep, Pasta
Servings: 8 meals
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound sirloin cap roast
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 5 springs fresh thyme
  • 3 dried bay leaves
  • 1 pound chickpea pasta or pasta of choice

Optional

  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • parsley

Instructions

  • Rub sirloin cap roast with oil and generously sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Transfer into a slow cooker, fat cap side down.
  • Pour crushed tomatoes on top. Add the beef broth, garlic, onion, carrots, thyme, and bay leaves around the roast.
  • Cook covered on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Remove the thyme sprig (if using) and bay leaves. Remoe the beef to a cutting board and shred it, using two forks.
  • Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions and transfer to serving bowls. Pour on the ragu and serve hot with extra vegetables, such as spinach or kale.
  • Alternatively, add the pasta and the sauce into separate meal prep containers and save for later.

Notes

WW Smart Points= Green:8  Blue:8  Purple:2
 
Nutrition for 1 out of 8 servings:
40g Protein, 12g Fat, 44g Carbs

Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 12g
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