Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Name: Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 4 large cloves garlic; 1/2 cup carrot; salt & pepper; 1.25 lbs ground sirloin; 1 lb ground pork; 3/4 cup red wine; 42 ounces plain marinara sauce; 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes*; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 bay leaves; 2/3 cup heavy cream

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
641 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Talon Wilson

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A meaty, Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce made in the crockpot! This sauce is the perfect balance of salty, creamy, rich, and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion diced
4 large cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup carrot finely diced
salt & pepper to taste
1.25 lbs ground sirloin in the lowest fat ratio
1 lb ground pork
3/4 cup red wine
42 ounces plain marinara sauce 1 1/2 jars
14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes* 1 can
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves not ground thyme!
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat crockpot to high.
Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic and carrot 5 minutes or until they start to get tender and get a little color. Add in meat, salt & pepper.
As the meat cooks, break apart into smaller pieces. Deglaze pan with red wine and cook down 5 minutes. Transfer meat mixture to crock pot. Add in remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and cook 4 hours on high heat, stirring occasionally.
Serve over pasta.

Notes

*plain diced tomatoes is fine
Recipe adapted from Kelsey Nixon.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 641kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 1270mg (53%) Potassium 1289mg (37%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 3304IU (66%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 641 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	641kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	45g	69%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Cholesterol	155mg	52%
Sodium	1270mg	53%
Potassium	1289mg	27%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	3304IU	66%
Vitamin C	19mg	21%
Calcium	104mg	10%
Iron	5mg	28%