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Slow-Cooked Sunday Sauce: A Savory Family Delight!

A savory and hearty slow-cooked sauce perfect for family gatherings, made with a blend of ground meats and rich tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup red wine optional
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and red wine if using.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Before serving, remove the bay leaf and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes to taste.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the sauce.

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