Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 1 med onion, finely chopped (1/2 c)
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1 c milk
• 1-6 oz. can tomato paste
• 6-14 oz. cans diced tomatoes
• 4 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t nutmeg
• Long pasta for serving

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 480mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, combine the onion, celery, carrot, and olive oil and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the meat and cook, stirring frequently, until it loses its pink color. Add the milk. Increase heat to high and cook until the milk has evaporated. Transfer the mixture to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the tomato paste; cook over low heat to reduce its bitterness, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste to the cooker, along with the tomatoes, salt, and nutmeg.
Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Serve warm over pappardelle or some other long pasta.