Slow Cooker Bolognese

Name: Slow Cooker Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 285 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped baby carrots; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1.5 cups whole milk, divided; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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A very thick and hearty Bolognese meat sauce simmered in the slow cooker.

Submitted by VD711

Updated on June 3, 2023

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a serving of Bolognese sauce on rigatoni pasta in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped baby carrots
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ cups whole milk, divided
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and garlic; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
Pour in 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker and set to High. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 2 hours. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and Parmesan cheese until well combined; continue to cook for 2 more hours.

Recipe Tip

You can use a beef, pork, and veal meatloaf mix instead of the ground beef if you prefer.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in cooking instructions when following the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245	Calories
13g	Fat
18g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 44mg	15%
Sodium 547mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 16g	33%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 798mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.