SLOW-SIMMERED BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds very lean ground beef
1 medium-sized onion, minced
2 carrots, peeled and minced
2 ribs celery, minced
1 (12 fl. oz.) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
2 (28 oz.) cans tomato purée
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on a stove top burner over
medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery.
Sauté 5 to 8 minutes, or until soft. Add the ground beef and
cook until no longer pink, breaking up any large pieces
with a spoon.
2. Combine the browned beef with the remaining ingredients in
the Russell Hobbs® Slow Cooker Stoneware Liner.
3. Cover and set Control Dial to AUTO. Sauce will be done in
7 to 8 hours. Or cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.
4. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
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