Slow-Cooker Bolognese

Bolognese is one of our favorite recipes to make during the winter: It instantly warms you up and makes you feel sooo cozy. 

YIELDS: 8

PREP TIME: 20 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 6 HOURS 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. 
• extra-virgin olive oil1 
• large onion, chopped2 
• large carrots, chopped3 
• celery stalks, chopped4 
• cloves garlic, minced3 tbsp. 
• tomato paste2 lb. 
• ground beef1 oz. 
• (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes1 tbsp. 
• dried oregano1 tbsp. 
• dried thyme1 
• bay leaf1 tsp. 

• kosher salt1 c. 
• whole milk1/4 c. 
• dry red wine
• Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until tender, 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir until combined, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer mixture with a slotted spoon to slow cooker.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, milk, and red wine. Season with pepper and stir until combined. 
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Discard bay leaf.
4. Serve over cooked pasta.

Credit to: delish