Description
A rich and hearty slow cooker beef bolognese sauce, simmered to perfection with tomatoes, vegetables, and Italian herbs. Perfect served over your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound (450g) ground beef
1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup (240ml) beef broth
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Pour in white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes until mostly evaporated.
Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, beef broth, whole milk, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients together until combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve hot over cooked pasta of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours