The weather outside was frightful today. It’s finally raining in California (thank goodness!) but the rain and wind combo is something I could do without. There was most definitely some Forest Gump style sideways rain during my trip to Whole Foods this morning. Ugh.
On the bright side, days like today are perfect for busting out the crockpot and making something warm and cozy. This crockpot bolognese is probably the recipe that I make the most. It’s SO EASY. And SO GOOD. Seriously.
It’s also really versatile – serve it over pasta, zoodles (zucchini noodles), or just with a piece of crusty french bread. I served mine with sautéed zucchini and crispy polenta. Delicious!
Easy Crockpot Bolognese
Makes 8 servings
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey
1 chicken Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce (I prefer DeLallo)
2 bay leaves
Parmesan rind (key ingredient!)
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef, ground turkey, and sausage (casing removed). Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked thoroughly. Add meat and onion mixture to the crockpot and cover with entire jar of marinara sauce, stir together. Add in the bay leaves and parmesan rind (the parmesan rind adds serious depth of flavor) and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and fresh basil.
Enjoy!
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