For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef and sausage a day ahead of time and refrigerate. This allows the flavors to meld together even more. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini to the sauce. Sauté them along with the onions and sausage. If you don't have Italian-style diced or stewed tomatoes, you can use regular diced or stewed tomatoes and add a pinch of extra Italian seasoning. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating. Adjust the sugar to your liking. Some people prefer a sweeter sauce, while others prefer a more savory one.
Meat-Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME8 hrs 20 mins
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 40 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS1.7K
Indulge in the rich, hearty flavors of this slow-cooked spaghetti sauce, brimming with savory meats and a medley of aromatic herbs. Let your slow cooker do the work, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal that tastes like it simmered all day long.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Cholesterol45 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein15 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium1025 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and chopped onions. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until sausage is browned and onions are softened, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the sausage and onion mixture to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. (8-10 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In the same skillet, add ground beef. Season with Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and marjoram. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and transfer the ground beef to the slow cooker. (8-10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and basil. Stir well to combine all ingredients. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours, or on High for 4 hours. (4-8 hours)
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in sugar 15 minutes before serving. This balances the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances the overall flavor. (15 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Serve hot over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Aurelie Harvey
May 18, 2025So easy and delicious! I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time.
Brenden Kovacek
Feb 21, 2023I thought the sauce was a little too acidic for my taste, so I added a little more sugar. Next time, I might also try adding a pinch of baking soda.
Jena Mclaughlinmoore
Feb 20, 2023I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. I added some red wine and a bay leaf for extra depth of flavor.
Abigale Walter
Feb 8, 2022This is my go-to spaghetti sauce recipe now. It's so much better than anything I've ever bought in a jar.
Beatrice Gerlach
Oct 21, 2021This recipe is amazing! My family devoured it. I especially liked the tip about browning the meat ahead of time – it really made a difference.