Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground sirloin; 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup carrot, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 cup mascarpone or 1/2 cup cream cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 cup mascarpone or 1/2 cup cream cheese

1
Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add ground sirloin and bulk sausage; cook until no longer pink.
3
Using a fine-mesh sieve, drain fat; set beef and sausage aside.
4
Mince onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a food processor; transfer to a 4- to 6-qt. slow cooker.
5
Add meat mixture, tomatoes, milk, wine, beef broth, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed to slow cooker.
6
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
7
Immediately before serving sauce, stir in mascarpone or cream cheese.

202

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb ground sirloin, 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce

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