Ingredients for Grandma's Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
- Lean Ground Beef
- Hot Italian Sausage
- Olive Oil
- Basil
- Oregano
- Bell Pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Scallion
- Italian Tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- Water
- Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Bay Leaves
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How to Make Grandma's Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
- Brown 1 lb. hot Italian sausage and 1 lb. ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
- Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to your slow cooker. Add 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-12 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over your favorite cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
306 g
Sugar
225g
Fat
252g
Carbs
29g