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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

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A deep, slow-cooked beef ragu costed to the penny that you stir through pasta. Cheap mince and a tin of tomatoes feed the whole family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 8 hr
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.56

Approx £9.33 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 15 Jun 2026
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Brown the beef mince in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up well, then tip into the slow cooker.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery and garlic, along with the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree.
  3. 3
    Pour in the red wine, crumble in the stock cube and add the mixed herbs, then stir well.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until rich, thick and glossy.
  5. 5
    Season to taste and stir through cooked pasta to serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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