Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound (450 g) ground chuck
- 1 pound (450 g) ground pork
- 1/2 pound (225 g) ground veal
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) red wine
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces (340 g) pasta
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
8 hours on low in a slow cooker
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck, ground pork, and ground veal over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the red wine and cook until it reduces by half.
- Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 700
- Fat: 35 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful meat sauce
- Tender and juicy meatballs
- Perfect for entertaining guests
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve
User Comments:
- "This is the best Bolognese I've ever had!"
- "The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are so juicy."
- "I love that this dish can be made ahead of time, so I don't have to worry about cooking a big meal last minute."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to brown the meat well before adding the vegetables to the skillet. This will help develop flavor and keep the meat from becoming tough.
- Don't overcook the pasta in the slow cooker. It should be cooked through but still have a little bite to it.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this dish on the stovetop by simmering it for 2-3 hours.
