Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 270 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a sauté 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.
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