SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Healthy
spaghetti sauce is so easy to prepare from scratch and quick to prepare in the
slow cooker. With ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a low-carb tomato
sauce, it's keto-friendly and delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 3 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
DIRECTIONS:
First, heat
the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef,
sausage, onion and garlic. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes,
making sure to crumble the beef and sausages while cooking; drain off excess
fat.
Then, place
the ground beef mixture in a slow cooker. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce,
bay leaves, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, to taste.
Cover and cook over low
heat for 8 hours.
Mix well and
serve immediately.
Happy
Cooking time.