Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 600 grams beef (gravy beef )
• 6 slices (6 ounces) pancetta ham (finely chopped)
• 1 brown onion (finely chopped)
• 1 large carrot, peeled (finely chopped)
• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 250 ml dry red wine (1 cup)
• 2 cans (400 grams) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano (fresh)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon basil (dried or fresh)
• sea salt (optional, and cracked black pepper to season to taste)
• 500 grams gnocchi (or pasta of your choice)
• parmesan cheese, to serve