Name: Erickson Slow Cooker Bolognese
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 carrots, finely diced; 2 celery ribs, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. Brown beef and pork well; transfer to slow cooker.
2. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook briefly, then deglaze with wine.
3. Transfer to slow cooker with crushed tomatoes, milk, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
4. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours.
5. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and toss with sturdy pasta.

Equipment

Slow cooker

Large skillet or Dutch oven when browning is called for

Cutting board and chef knife

Instant-read thermometer for meat and poultry recipes

Food safety & storage

Cool cooked food promptly and refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers.

Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F. Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.

Erickson Slow Cooker Bolognese

Ingredients

Directions

Equipment

Food safety & storage

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