More

    Freezer Meal Beef Ragu

    Slow Cooker Beef Ragu in a bowl.

    This Freezer Meal Beef Ragu is SO easy to make and perfect for pasta lovers.

    My favorite thing about this recipe is that it doesn’t require too much prep. Pretty much everything gets added to a bag or a container and it’s ready to freeze in about 10 minutes.

    Not to mention the fact that it is the perfect cold-weather complement to spaghetti, pappardelle, baked pasta dishes, polenta, zucchini noodles, and even just a piece of crusty, buttery French bread. Hello, yummy.

    How To Make Freezer Meal Beef Ragu:

    It’s pretty easy. Just pack everything into a bag or a freezer-safe container.

    A bag with beef ragu in it.

    When you’re ready to cook it, I prefer the Instant Pot, but you can also cook it in the slow cooker. Instructions for both are below.

    Beef ragu in a pot.

    Once it’s cooked, shred it up and mix it with your pasta of choice! Pappardelle is a personal favorite. I usually top mine with some ricotta and Parmesan for a little somethin’ extra, ya know?

    Beef Ragu with ricotta on top.

    Print

    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

    Beef Ragu with ricotta on top.

    Freezer Meal Beef Ragu



    • Author:
      Lindsay

    • Total Time:
      1 hour 5 minutes

    • Yield:
      68 servings 1x

    Description

    Freezer Meal Beef Ragu – easy comfort food from frozen to dinner! Serve it up with pasta, polenta, rice, and more.


    Ingredients


    Scale

    FREEZE TOGETHER:

    • 6 cloves garlicsmashed
    • 1 cup mirepoixfresh or frozen
    • 2 pounds flank steak or beef chuckcut into 4 pieces
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
    • 2 bay leaves


    Instructions

    INSTANT POT: For beef chuck: From frozen, 65 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes nature release. For top sirloin: From frozen, 45 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes nature release.

    SLOW COOKER: From thawed, 6 hours on high.

    FINAL STEP: Shred the meat and serve with pasta, baked potatoes, polenta, rice, cauliflower rice, gnocchi, zucchini noodles, etc.

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 55 mins
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Pressure Cook
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: freezer meal beef ragu, beef ragu



    Recipe Card powered by Tasty Recipes logo

    View original recipe here.

    You might also like our freezer meals post.

    Frozen meals stored in bags.

    Related Posts

    Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa

    Bang Bang Salmon! Creamy, sweet, savory, and punchy. Served with some steamy rice and an avocado cucumber salsa. Weeknight perfection!

    Scallion Pancake with Eggs

    A frozen scallion pancake, loaded with eggs, spinach, avocado and chili crisp! A five minute meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

    Homemade Alfredo Sauce

    Creamy, silky, homemade Alfredo sauce! Perfectly smooth, wonderfully garlicky, and paired with twirly pasta.

    Sticky Gochujang Tofu with Herbs and Peanuts

    Crispy golden tofu bathed in a 5-ingredient peanut gochujang sauce that is spicy, sweet, tangy, and so delicious.

    Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce

    Just 20 minutes to get these chicken tacos on the table! Juicy, flavorful, and absolutely mindless in the best way.

    Garlic and Black Pepper Beef Skewers

    These beef skewers are bringing all the flavor! Thinly sliced strips of steak browned and caramelized to juicy, sweet perfection.

    Chicken with Coconut Kale

    Golden, juicy, thinly sliced pan-fried chicken swims in a creamy coconut-kale gravy-like situation with slips of shallot and a bit of heat. Super easy, minimal ingredients!

    Ricotta Meatballs with the Crispy Topping

    These Ricotta Meatballs are an easy and delicious family favorite! Tender, juicy homemade meatballs with a jar of good marinara and a crispy topping to finish it all off. YUM!