Savory Slow Cooker Meat-Lover's Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients List
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¼ pound bulk Italian sausage
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2 small onions, chopped
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1 pound ground beef
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried marjoram
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1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
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1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
Warm olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Stir in Italian sausage and onions, cooking until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Once done, transfer the mixture into your slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook over medium heat. Season with Italian herbs, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and marjoram. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and basil. Cover and let it cook on Low for 8 hours. Stir in sugar 15 minutes before serving.
Helpful Tip
This sauce is mildly sweet, so if you prefer a sweeter flavor, consider adding a bit more sugar to taste.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 264 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 264 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 1025mg | 45% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 24% |
| Calcium 73mg | 6% |
| Iron 5mg | 25% |
| Potassium 811mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5