RECIPESPRODUCTSPANTRYSHOPPING
Cooklist AI

Hearty Slow Cooker Bolognese

This Hearty Slow Cooker Bolognese is a comforting Italian classic with deep flavors, featuring lean ground beef, pancetta, a medley of minced vegetables, tomatoes, and a touch of cream. Letting it cook slowly in the crock pot ensures a rich and satisfying sauce that is sure to please!
3
6 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
399
CALORIES
$2.03
PER SERVING
Hearty Slow Cooker Bolognese
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
10 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup fresh parsley
chopped
Pancetta
4 oz pancetta
chopped
White Onion
1 large white onion
minced
Celery
2 stalks celery
minced
Carrots
2 whole carrots
minced
Ground Beef
2 lbs ground beef
95% lean
White Wine
1/4 cup white wine
Dried Bay Leaf
3 whole dried bay leaf
Salt
1 tsp salt
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Crushed Tomatoes
56 oz crushed tomatoes
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions
9 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
6 hr
COOK TIME
6 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large deep saute pan, sauté chopped pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes.
2
Add olive oil, minced onions, minced celery, and minced carrots to the pan. Cook on medium-low heat until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Increase the heat to medium-high; add lean ground beef, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until the beef is browned.
4
Drain the fat from the pan, then add white wine; cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Transfer the cooked ingredients to the crock pot.
6
Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir, cover, and set slow cooker to LOW for 6 hours.
7
After 6 hours, discard the bay leaves, adjust salt and black pepper to taste, then add heavy cream and chopped fresh parsley; stir well.
8
Serve the Bolognese sauce over your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash. Makes about 10 cups.
9
Leftovers can be frozen for future meals. To reheat, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator, then reheat it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
Health Info
Macros
14g
CARBS
27g
FAT
21g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
6 Recipes for Pasta Meat Sauce
Magic-in-Minutes Spaghetti Bolognese
13
35 min
3
Magic-in-Minutes Spaghetti Bolognese
30-Minute Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese
13
30 min
4
30-Minute Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese
Dreamy Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
13
21 min
3
Dreamy Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
Savory One-Pot Pressure Cooker Pasta and Meat Sauce
10
30 min
Savory One-Pot Pressure Cooker Pasta and Meat Sauce
Rapid and Robust Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
12
20 min
1
Rapid and Robust Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
Rustic 25-Minute Turkey Bolognese with Lentils
12
30 min
2
Rustic 25-Minute Turkey Bolognese with Lentils
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolognese sauce?
What kind of meat should I use for Bolognese?
What other ingredients are typically used in Bolognese?
How do I make Bolognese sauce?
What kind of pasta should I serve with Bolognese?
Can I make Bolognese ahead of time?
Can I make Bolognese vegetarian or vegan?
How can I thicken or thin out my Bolognese sauce?