This Bolognese sauce simmers slowly in the slow cooker all day... Guaranteed success!

A good meat sauce full of tomatoes, yum!

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ lb of pancetta or bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 2 cans (28 ounces) of crushed tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ cup half-and-half cream (half milk, half cream)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

PREPARATION

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add pancetta and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook for 6-7 minutes.
• Add ground beef, salt, and pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Add wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to slightly reduce.
• Transfer mixture to the slow cooker.
• Add tomatoes, bay leaves, and oregano.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Discard bay leaves, add half-and-half cream and parsley.

It's ready!

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