Slow Cooker Bolognese
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ΒΌ cup dry red wine
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until tender, 6 minutes.
Add tomato paste and stir until combined, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer mixture with a slotted spoon to slow cooker.
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, milk, and red wine. Season with pepper and stir until combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Discard bay leaf.
Serve over cooked pasta.