Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef 93% or leaner
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon homemade spaghetti seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter added at the end
- optional: fresh basil or parsley, grated parmesan, cooked pasta for serving
Instructions
- In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, add uncooked ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spaghetti seasoning.
- Gently mix to distribute seasoning and break up beef slightly, but do not overmix.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking until melted and well incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon over your favorite pasta and garnish with grated parmesan or herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
Feel free to adjust the cooking time according to your slow cooker settings for best results.
This sauce can be made ahead and stored for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg