Slow Cooker Beef & Bean Ragu

Slow Cooker Beef & Bean Ragu (0 points)

6 servings (1 cup each)

Ingredients:

1 pound extra lean ground beef

1/2 large onion, diced

2 tsp garlic, minced

1 large carrot, diced

1 large celery stalk, diced

19 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz diced tomatoes

1 cup fat free beef broth

5 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp italian seasoning

1/2 tsp table salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, add the onions and garlic. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes. Add mixture to the slow cooker.

Add the rest of the ingredients, mix.

Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

Suggested Serving: Serve over veggie noodles, squash, potatoes, pasta or grains.