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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce II

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"This sauce tastes best when slow cooked on low. I don't know the exact measurements for spices -- it's a "use your own taste" type. I mix up the ingredients the night before, and then before I go to work in the morning I set the slow cooker on low. When I get home it's ready." — KINGJN

Directions

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes.
In a slow cooker combine ground beef mixture, tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook on low for 4 hours.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 03, 2005

Ver nice and thick although I did add a bit more sugar, a chopped green pepper and basil and oregano. The family all liked it and I will definately make it again.

—Susan17777

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 18, 2008

I made this twice and each time I tasted a "burnt" flavor. Not too sure any tomato sauce is meant for the slow cooker.

—Luv2eat

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Jun 12, 2003

My slow cooker is large and I used 2 lbs of ground beef and added 1 large can of diced tomatoes, just cutting back on the tomato sauce. I also do not have a low setting for 4 hours, but cooked it on high for 4 hours and it was fabulous. What a fantastic way to top of spaghetti.

—RAKIRKEY

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Jun 15, 2006

I used Italian herb tomato sauce instead of the plain puree. I also added about twice the amount of sugar required. While browning the meat I added the Italian seasoning to it as well as some fresh ground pepper, salt, and a little bit of cayenne. I added about 1/2 teapsoon of chili powder to the sauce as well. It turned out really well and it's great to freeze the leftovers for a quick meal another day.

—emcamm

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Aug 29, 2002

Great recipe! Easy and fast. Everyone loved it at our dinner table. About the only thing I will do differently is to let the onions saute a little longer. Try this recipe. I think you'll really enjoy it! Thanks Jenn!

—MVPALAZZO

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Nov 26, 2004

I thought the recipe was great. I added italian sausage and a bay leaf to add some more flavor.

—momofboys

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Jul 07, 2006

This is a flexible recipe, and a great way to make spaghetti sauce ahead of time to put in quart baggies to freeze. Loved it. Thanks

—Molly

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Jan 28, 2012

Recipe creator indicated they didn't know exact measurements for spices, so keeping that in mind, I doubled the amount of Italian seasoning, added more garlic, and also added some beef soup base. Seemed to have a strong taste of the tomato paste, almost bitter.

—Magnolia Blossom

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Nutrition

Calories
182 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
22.3 g
7%

Cholesterol
30 mg
10%

Fat
6.1 g
9%

Fiber
4.7 g
19%

Protein
12.9 g
26%

Sodium
922 mg
37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce II

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 182
Calories from Fat: 55

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g 9 %
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11 %
Cholesterol 30mg 10 %
Sodium 922mg 37 %
Potassium 1164mg 33 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.3g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19 %
Protein 12.9g 26 %
Sugars 12.8g
Vitamin A 27 %
Vitamin C 42 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 47 %
** Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 55 %
Vitamin B6 25 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.