Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

wooden spoon scooping spaghetti sauce from a slow cooker.

5 from 2 votes

This family favorite slow cooker spaghetti sauce is made with simple ingredients and without the need to watch over a simmering pot. The slow-cooked beef and veggies makes a thick and rich sauce that is perfect over your favorite pasta noodles!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef I like sirloin (93/7)
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
¾ cup diced yellow onion
¾ cup beef broth
15 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 medium diced carrot about 1 cup
1 medium celery stalk diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon honey more if needed

Instructions

To a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat until no longer pink. Drain any grease, if needed.
1 pound lean ground beef, salt and black pepper
Spray at least a 4-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray and place all the ingredients into the cooker.
2 cloves garlic, ¾ cup diced yellow onion, 3/4 cup beef broth, 15 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 medium diced carrot, 1 medium celery stalk, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH or for 6 hours on LOW.
Check for seasonings and adjust if necessary adding more salt, pepper, or honey if tart. Discard the bay leaves.
1 teaspoon honey
Cook spaghetti separately and spoon sauce over noodles to serve.

Notes

Depending on what tomato is used, taste the sauce towards the end and add up to an additional teaspoon of honey, if needed.
For a sweeter sauce add more honey or sugar and season well with salt and black pepper.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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