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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Recipes

    Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Beef or bison? It does not matter which protein you choose when slowly cooking this mouthwatering Paleo Bolognese sauce. All that matters is that you start it in time, before hunger strikes.

    Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce in a white bowl.

    If all you have is three hours to prepare a meal, that is enough - keeping in mind that the slow cooker needs very little attention. While dinner is self-cooking you are free to do whatever you want.

    Relax, read a book, spend time in the garden, get outside and take a breath of fresh air before returning to a familiar tantalizing smell coming straight from your kitchen.

    There is something about the simmering of tomatoes that makes us weak in the knees, like a giant pot of Paleo spaghetti, filled to the rim with bacon, onion, and grass-fed beef, to name only a few ingredients.

    It is hard to walk by without sneaking (sampling) a bite. And once it is on the plate, well, it is gone in a flash. This Bolognese sauce is the same irresistible. But how can one eat Italian sauce without noodles?

    We've got your questions covered with 7 delicious options for Paleo pasta and noodles. A personal favorite is spaghetti squash, though zoodles take a close second.

    Make a double batch of this Bolognese sauce, refrigerate some for lunch tomorrow and freeze some for next week. That way you can try out different pasta alternatives and discover what you love best.

    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce Recipe

    Serves: 6 Prep: 15 min Cook: 4 h

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 carrot, finely chopped
    • ½ cup beef stock
    • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 6 oz. can tomato paste
    • 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup pureed tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Preparation

    1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once cooked, add to slow cooker.
    2. Place all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
    3. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
    Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce in a white bowl.

    Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce Recipe

    Cook it fast, cook it slow. Just remember to cook your Paleo Bolognese sauce with love - and add a healthy pasta alternative of your choice.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 262 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 carrot finely chopped
    • ½ cup beef stock
    • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 6 oz. can tomato paste
    • 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup pureed tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp. fresh basil finely chopped
    • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once cooked, add to slow cooker.
      1 lb. ground beef
    • Place all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
      1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 carrot, ½ cup beef stock, 1 celery stalk, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 6 oz. can tomato paste, 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, 1 cup pureed tomatoes, 1 tbsp. fresh basil, 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, Salt and pepper to taste
    • Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword bolognese, paleo, sauce, slow cooker
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    Filed Under: Paleo Beef and Red Meat Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Sauces and Dips Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: slow-cooker, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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