Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

A wooden spoon stirs a thick, red meat sauce inside a black slow cooker. This slow cooker spaghetti bolognese looks rich and hearty, with small pieces of ground meat visible throughout.

5 from 6 votes

Slow cooker bolognese sauce recipe is slow cooked to perfection for the best Italian meal. Enjoy this hearty bolognese sauce for a great weeknight meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $20.66 Recipe, $2.58 per Serving

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion finely diced
3 cans crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
1 can tomato paste (12 oz.)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup red wine

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown 2 pounds ground beef over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.
Add 1 finely diced onion, 3 cans (14.5 oz each) crushed tomatoes, 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 bay leaf, and 1 cup red wine to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
Stir well to combine before serving.
Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy.

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Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.

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