Slow-Cooked Crockpot Ragu Sauce
Rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this slow-cooked crockpot ragu sauce is the perfect way to bring an authentic Italian-inspired meal to your table with minimal effort. Made in the crockpot, this sauce simmers for hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully into a deep, savory delight.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions
- 4 carrots , finely chopped
- 4 celery sticks ore 1 medium celery root , finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves , minced or finely chopped
- 1 pound (500g) ground beef
- 1 pound (500g) ground pork
- 1 cup (240ml) white wine , optional
- 56 oz (1.6 kg) tomato puree
- 1/2 cup (100g) tomato paste
- 3 tsp sugar , optional
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic over medium-high heat until softened, stirring constantly.
- Add the ground beef and pork and cook until it changes its color.
- Break up any lumps of meat using a spoon.
- Pour the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful brown bits stuck to the bottom. You can also skip the wine if desired.
- Meanwhile, cut the carrots and celery and place in the bowl of the crockpot.
- Add the meat and onion mixture.
- Add tomato puree and tomato paste.
- Add oregano, basil, bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste and sugar if used.
- Cover and let it slowly cook for about 6-8 hours on LOW.
- Serve over pasta or as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 10Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 20.4gProtein: 24.9gFat: 23.4gSaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 1046mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 10.4gCalcium: 68mgIron: 5mg