Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients:
· 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 1 medium yellow onion, diced
· 1 carrot, chopped fine
· 2 celery stalks, chopped fine
· 1 pound ground beef, lean
· ½ cup tomato paste, no salt added
· ½ cup milk, reduced fat
· 1 ½ cups beef stock, low sodium
· ½ cup red wine
· 1 teaspoon dried basil
· 1 teaspoon dried oregano
· Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Sauté bacon in large frying pan for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add olive oil,
onion, carrots, and celery and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Add ground beef to pan
and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste, milk, beef stock, and red wine to slow cooker. Stir well to
dissolve tomato paste. Add meat mixture to slow cooker. Season with salt and
pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.