Best Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Best Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 bay leaf (or 2 small); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons butter

Submitted by Jen in Victoria

"I found this excellent recipe on iowagirleats.com after trying a couple other recipes and having them turn out too thin and tasteless. The butter in this really makes all the difference - don't leave it out! For a 6 quart crockpot, this recipe could easily be doubled."

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photo by Jen in Victoria

Ready In:: 8hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bay leaf (or 2 small)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons butter

directions

Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Drain then add to a large crock pot.
Add all the ingredients except for the butter, stir to combine, then cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Remove bay leaves, stir in butter, then serve over cooked pasta.