Beef Ragu Pappardelle

Ingredients:

• Beef Chuck Roast (about 2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks

• 1 Cup Beef Stock

• 1/3 Cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 Can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 Acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces. (You can buy already peeled and chopped squash in the stores now)- Much Easier!

• salt, pepper

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp rosemary

• 1 tsp sage

• 1 (9 0z.) package of pappardelle pasta

• Parmesan Cheese for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. To a crock pot add all the ingredients in the order listed, except for the pappardelle pasta and parmesan cheese.

2. Stir everything up all together.

3. Set crockpot on low for 6 hours.

4. During last 1/2 hour of cooking, add the pasta and stir until pasta is all covered by the juices. If pasta is still not al dente - cook for an additional 15 minutes on low.

5. Stir and serve! Top with parmesan cheese if desired.

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