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Slow-Cooker Bolognese
Slow cooker bolognese is a weeknight staple. Made with ground beef, vegetables, and red wine, this sauce recipe makes a big batch, so freeze some for later!
👥 7 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 55m⏳ Prep: 55 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pan
- ●slow cooker
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about ⏱️ 10 minutes.
carrot, chopped1onion, chopped1
2
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute more. Add the red wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, until it is mostly reduced, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Pour the mixture into the base of a slow cooker.
garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
3
Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the skillet. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is nicely browned, about ⏱️ 15 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in the milk and cook until it is mostly absorbed by the meat, about ⏱️ 7 minutes. Add this to the slow cooker along with the tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, nutmeg and parmesan rind, if using. Season with salt. Stir it up, cover, and cook on high for ⏱️ 4 hours (or low for ⏱️ 6 hours).
parmesan rind (optional)1
4
Skim off any fat on top and check the consistency. (If it is too thick, add a bit of water.) Remove the parmesan rind.
parmesan rind (optional)1
5
To serve: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Cook fettuccine according to the package directions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and drain the pasta.
6
Toss the pasta with half of the bolognese sauce and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water (or more if you like). Reserve the remaining sauce for another day. Serve topped with lots of grated parmesan, chopped basil, and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
calories
732 Calories
fat Content
34 g
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
1023 mg
protein Content
37 g
trans Fat Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
100 mg
carbohydrate Content
61 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
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