Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce
Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce is rich and velvety, with tender ground beef simmered in tomatoes, milk, and Parmesan for a deep, comforting flavor. Hints of basil, oregano, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes round it out. Serve it over pasta for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal that tastes like it cooked all day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm 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 it apart, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off the excess fat from the skillet.
- 2
Stir in 1 cup milk; bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook until the milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Move the beef mixture to a slow cooker and set it 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 the remaining 1/2 cup milk and Parmesan; cook for 2 more hours.
- Calories 226.0 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 17.73 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 18.48 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.01 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.56 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.55 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 308.63 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.19 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 10.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.98 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.86 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 595.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 46.94 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 15.22 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce is an Italian side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 226.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce?
- About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 226.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce healthy?
- Crockpot Beef Bolognese Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 226.0 calories and 17.73 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.63 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.56 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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