Busy, Busy!

If you've noticed, my posts have been kind of sporadic lately.  I recently returned to work full time and I'm still adjusting. But since I am back at work, I will be trying to post easy, quick low carb recipes and slow cooker, low carb recipes.  Those are the ones I definitely need to use now.  So here is my first one.  I'll be trying this out this week.  Thanks to slenderkitchen.com for this recipe!
**NOTE--please keep in mind that the nutritional values listed are for the Beef Ragu only.  It's not including any pasta, rice, polenta, etc. you may use to serve with it.  That's where you really need to keep a watch on the carb content.  Happy Eating!!!---Christine

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Servings: 10
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutritional Info: 175.8 calories, 5.4g of fat, 3.8g carbohydrates, .9g dietary fiber, 27.4g of protein

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed of fat
• 1 ribs celery, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano or thyme, chopped

Instructions

1. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Season your beef liberally with salt and pepper and add it to the crock pot.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 6-8 hours until beef is fork tender. Serve with your favorite pasta, or polenta, or even in sandwiches for an Italian bef sandwich.