Slow Cooker Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef mince (lean)
• 800 g crushed tomatoes (2 cans)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 cup beef stock
• parmesan cheese (for serving)
• fresh herbs (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the raw beef mince, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil into the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Pour in the beef stock and stir the mixture until the ingredients are well combined and the mince is broken up.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until the sauce is rich and thickened.

4. 4

   Stir the sauce thoroughly before serving to ensure the meat is fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Serve over broken lasagna sheets or your favorite pasta, finished with grated parmesan and fresh herbs.

Notes

This is a freezer-friendly recipe. It works exceptionally well as a base for pasta bakes. No browning of the meat is required before adding to the slow cooker.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooker
• beef
• pasta
• family-friendly
• meal-prep
• freezer-friendly