Name: Crockpot Braised Beef Ragu with Polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 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); 1/2 cup red wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper to taste; 6 cups water; 1-2 teaspoons salt; 1 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons butter