Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 1 TBL unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 lbs. lean ground beef
• salt and pepper
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; saute for 5 minutes. Turn heat to high, add beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Pour in milk and wine; bring to boil. Lower heat and cook at a lively simmer until most of liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.

Transfer mixture to slow cooker, stir in tomatoes, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Stir, then cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes longer.