Italian Bolognese Sauce {Slow Cooker}
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Serves: 8 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 lbs tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Honey (optional)
  • ¼ cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cover and cook stirring frequently until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and liquid from the beef.
  2. Combine the beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrot, bay leaf, oregano, basil, tomato paste, black pepper, honey (if using), and wine (if using) in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine. \
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until the sauce is thickened. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Recipe from The Easy Heart Healthy Cookbook for Slow Cookers: 130 Prep-and-Go Low-Sodium Recipes
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 182 Fat: 6.0 Saturated fat: 2.0 Unsaturated fat: 3.0 Carbohydrates: 17.0 Sugar: 11 Sodium: 131 Fiber: 5.0 Protein: 16.0 Cholesterol: 32
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/italian-bolognese-sauce-slow-cooker/