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CROCKPOT BRAISED BEEF RAGU WITH POLENTA

INGREDIENTS

For the Braised Beef Ragu

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs. beef rump roast or round roast
• half a yellow or white onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano whole tomatoes (see notes)
• ½ cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• black pepper to taste

For the Polenta

• 6 cups water
• 1-2 teaspoons salt
• 1¾ cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons butter

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