Crock Pot Southern Bbq Spaghetti Sauce
Transform your spaghetti nights with this soul-warming Crock Pot Southern BBQ Spaghetti Sauce, a recipe that brings a smoky Southern twist to a classic Italian favorite. This hearty sauce combines tender crumbles of ground beef and pork with a medley of sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic. It's slow-cooked to perfection with rich crushed tomatoes, tangy BBQ sauce, and a blend of bold spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, creating layers of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. A dash of honey and apple cider vinegar adds just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess. Perfectly paired with al dente spaghetti, this crowd-pleasing dish is easy to prepare in your crock pot, making it a hands-off, flavor-packed dinner option. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting a gathering, this Southern-inspired spaghetti sauce is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 16 ounces spaghetti (cooked, to serve)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and ground pork together until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Transfer the cooked meat and vegetables to your crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Stir in the honey and apple cider vinegar to add a touch of sweetness and tang to the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 5 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the flavors meld together beautifully.
Once the cooking time is complete, taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve the BBQ spaghetti sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles and garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 762 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
