How to Make Meat-Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of a hearty homemade spaghetti sauce simmering away in the slow cooker. This Meat-Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce recipe is perfect for those who love rich, meaty flavors in their pasta dishes. It's a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes beyond just spaghetti, making it a great addition to any home cook's repertoire.

With a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and bacon, this sauce is packed with savory, umami goodness. The...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage and onions to a slow cooker.
  • Add ground beef to the same skillet over medium heat; season with Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and marjoram. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Transfer ground beef into the slow cooker.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and basil. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours. Stir in sugar 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    264 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 1025mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 811mg