All-Day Crock Pot Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: All-Day Crock Pot Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, minced; 12 red bell pepper, minced; ½ cup red wine; ¼ cup water; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2 cups diced tomatoes (drained if canned); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (4 ounce) jar squash baby food or 1 (4 ounce) jar carrot baby food; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
12 red bell pepper, minced
½ cup red wine
¼ cup water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 cups diced tomatoes (drained if canned)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) jar squash baby food or 1 (4 ounce) jar carrot baby food
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley

1
Heat olive oil over medium heat and add beef.
2
Cook the meat until browned, then transfer to a slow cooker.
3
Return the pan to the heat and add onion, celery and pepper.
4
Cook, stirring, 10 minutes, then stir in the red wine to deglaze the pan.
5
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and add water, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, baby food, garlic, bay leaf, fennel seed, oregano, thyme, basil and parsley.
6
Set the cooker on LOW, cover and cook 8 hours.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
9
This can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen up to 6 months.

583

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, minced, and more.

Yes, All-Day Crock Pot Meat Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

All-Day Crock Pot Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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