Ingredients
1tbspolive oil
1medium onion,chopped
3medium carrots,chopped
4stickscelery,chopped
1½lbsground beef
1½lbsground pork
4garlic cloves,chopped
5½oztomato paste,(1 can)
2dashesItalian seasoning
2dashesthyme,dried
2cupsbeef broth
½cupdry red wine,optional
½cupheavy cream
salt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until softened. Add the mixture to your slow cooker.
Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat with your spoon as you go along, until it’s browned. Drain most of the fat prior to adding the meat to the slow cooker.
Add the remaining ingredients (except for the cream and salt and pepper) to the Crockpot and give it a good stir. Cook for 8 hours on Low.
Once the sauce is done, stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve and enjoy!
