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Slow Cooker Bolognese

Slow cooker Bolognese made with ground beef, milk, tomatoes, and Parmesan simmers in a crockpot to make a hearty and rich, comforting pasta sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef; cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
  2. Stir in 1 cup milk; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 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 on High for 2 hours. Stir in remaining ½ cup milk and Parmesan; cook for 2 more hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 547mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g

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