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    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

    7 hrs 5 mins | Yield 4 | November 30, 2017 | Updated: March 31, 2022 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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     Can the classic meat-filled red sauce get a modern update and stick to the paleo or whole 30 approved labels? Damn right it can. And this recipe for Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce is here to show you how it’s done.

    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Let’s just get all truthful about somethings real quick. You know I love keeping it real.

    So, when it comes to winter… and food – I am pretty much in heaven. I haven’t fired the grills up in weeks (mainly because I’ve been traveling like a mofo – though I did get to play with a Bull Grill – swanky to the max – at the World Food Championships) and have been content to curl up in hoodies and be cozy. But, I am pied out post-Thanksgiving and craving some solid healthy eats. Just because it’s sweater season doesn’t mean it’s all Cheeto’s and cheese dips.

    Actually, there’s something about my soups, chilis, and slow cooker recipes that tend to be …. don’t hold me to this…. healthy. No junk food, clean ingredients, and prolly pretty ‘whole 30 approved’ or dare I say it, paleo?

    Without tossing out labels, take a dig through the archives. Poke about at some flavors and see what fits your needs. I am not about sticking to one type of diet (though, the more I find myself at the gym, the more I will admit to considering it just for experimentation sake). But this Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce is pretty money, spooned over spaghetti squash for bonus healthy points or tossed with a fine al dente pasta or ladled atop polenta if that’s what you’re feeling.

    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    What’s Bolognese sauce anyway?

    Bolognese is pretty much the definitive Italian sauce for any carnivore’s dream. Meat-based slow simmered sauce – not heavy on the liquid, but rather, a more substantial hearty sauce. Essentially it’s a basic beefed up ragu. Loaded with a finely chopped mirepoix of veggies and a variety of ground beef and fat from a bit of pork tossed in this is meant to be a thick sauce. Not to be held to comparison for thinner smoother red tomato sauces; the tomato is almost a non-consideration in classic recipes.

    The key is the quantity of mince – veg and meat – and the slow simmer that allows the flavors to develop and come together for the perfect balance.  Now, don’t hold this one against me.  This recipe isn’t grandma’s secret slow simmer Sunday best, but rather a slow cooker alternative for those looking for an easy weeknight meal or sauce to ladle between sheets of lasagna pasta.

    What’s the season have you craving? Football game day noshing or something totally different? Will you keep firing up the grills or is it time to bring it back to slow braising and long roasts?

    Chime In! I’m feeling chatty.

    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Grab more Whole 30 Approved Recipes in my Survival Archives     |      Slow Cooker     |      Soups Stews and Chilis 

    If you’ve tried my Paleo slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce Recipe or any other recipe on GirlCarnivore.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I get inspired by your feedback and comments! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram @girlcarnivore as well as on  Twitter and Facebook.

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    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

    This recipe was designed to be Whole30 Approved and Paleo. For an added boost of flavor, add a touch of red to the pan – break the rules. Be wild like that. 
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time6 hrs 50 mins
    Total Time7 hrs 5 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 421kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon ghee or bacon fat
    • 1 onion minced
    • 2 carrots minced
    • 2 celery stalks minced
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • salt and pepper
    • ½ teas red pepper flakes omit if you don’t like a bit of heat
    • 1 teas fresh oregano finely chopped
    • 1 teas fresh thyme finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ¼ teas freshly grated nutmeg
    • 1 lbs ground beef, lean
    • 4 oz whole 30 approved bacon or pancetta browned and chopped fine
    • ½ -1 cup coconut milk start with ½ cup and adjust as needed
    • 1 teas arrowroot powder if needed
    • 2 28 oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes strained, liquid reserved
    • 1 bay leaf

    Instructions

    • Heat the ghee or bacon fat in a large skillet and saute the onion, carrots, and celery until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. 
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
    • Stir in the salt, pepper, red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat, cooking 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and add the mix to the slow cooker. 
    • Brown the ground beef in the now empty skillet. Add to the slow cooker. 
    • Add the cooked bacon or pancetta, coconut milk (with arrowroot powder stirred in if needed to thicken), strained fire roasted diced tomatoes, and the bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir all to combine. 
    • Cover and cook on low for to 7 hours. For the last half hour, remove the lid and allow the sauce to thicken. 
    • Serve over oven-roasted spaghetti squash or (break those paleo rules) polenta, or thick pasta. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Paleo Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 421 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 98mg33%
    Sodium 645mg28%
    Potassium 1302mg37%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 32g64%
    Vitamin A 5770IU115%
    Vitamin C 26.9mg33%
    Calcium 115mg12%
    Iron 6.3mg35%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Hey, I'm Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

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    1. Aaron Paolino says

      March 29, 2019 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      I am excited to try this. I’ve always been a little wary of new diet fads, but I think that if I work regular Paleo meals in a few times a week, rather than going whole hog I’ll be doing alright.

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