A rich, hearty slow-cooked Bolognese sauce made with ground meat, tomatoes, and classic seasonings.
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Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow Cooker
- large pot
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef or beef and pork blend
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Brown ground meat in olive oil until fully cooked, then drain excess grease.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Transfer mixture to slow cooker and add tomatoes, sauce, paste, broth, and seasonings.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning, serve over cooked spaghetti, and top with Parmesan.
Notes
This sauce tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 35mg