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
- 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
- Protein 17.73 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.01 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.56 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 42.55 mg Moderate
- Sodium 308.63 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.07 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 137.34 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.86 mg Good Source
- Potassium 595.33 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 45.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.58 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.47 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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