Season Bee Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Simmer your way to pasta perfection with this robust and flavorful Season Bee Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce! This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender ground beef, hearty crushed tomatoes, and a medley of aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme, creating a rich and velvety sauce that’s infused with savory goodness. The addition of sautéed onions, garlic, and a splash of beef broth layers in depth, while a hint of sugar and red pepper flakes balances sweetness with just the right amount of heat. With minimal prep and the magic of a crock pot, this spaghetti sauce develops bold, complex flavors over six hours—perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend cooking. Serve it over your favorite pasta or use it as a versatile base for lasagna and other Italian-inspired dishes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a beautiful finish, and savor the comforting taste of homemade spaghetti sauce made effortlessly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the cooked ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
Sprinkle in the dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
Add the bay leaf to the mixture. Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and meld together.
After 6 hours, remove the bay leaf from the sauce and discard it.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles, or use it as a sauce base for lasagna or other pasta dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.7 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4578 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3314 mg | 71% | |
*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.
