Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meat Sauce is a classic that no one can pass up. This flavorful sauce simmers all day long resulting in a tender ground beef and sausage loaded sauce that you'll want to eat by the spoonful! Serve it over your favorite noodles and with a side of garlic bread for a meal the family will love!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
• 1 cup onions (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 24 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
• 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Parmesan cheese rind ((optional))
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated (plus more for garnish))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Cooking in the Slow Cooker: ---
2. 2Working in two batches, brown the ground beef and sausage in a pan over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat and transfer to the bottom of a slow cooker.
3. 3Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the grated Parmesan cheese.
4. 4Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the meat and onions are tender.
5. 5Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let cook on high with the lid off for 20-30 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
6. 6Remove bay leaves and serve over noodles.
7. 7--- Cooking on the Stove Top: ---
8. 8In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat. Remove from pot and drain.
9. 9Add a tablespoon oil to the pot and saute the onions until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
10. 10Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the grate Parmesan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and turn down to low. Allow to simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender. Allow to simmer for 10-20 minutes without the lid to thicken the sauce.