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The Ultimate Slow Cooker Bolognese: A Mouthwatering Master

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1cupfinely chopped baby carrots

  • 1onion, finely chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1poundlean ground beef

  • 1 ½cupswhole milk, divided

  • 1(28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes

  • 1(6 ounce) cantomato paste

  • 1teaspoondried basil

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • ¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories245
% 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.

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