Low Carb Bolognese in the Slow Cooker

This low carb bolognese sauce tastes amazing and is made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot! A super easy meat sauce that the whole family will love!

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Just because low-carbers can't eat pasta doesn't mean we can't eat a delicious meat sauce like Bolognese! I decided to make this version using the slow cooker function of my Instant Pot and my house smelled amazing ALL DAY! And if you're wondering what to serve this sauce with, you might like to check out my list of low carb spaghetti alternatives!

How to Make Low Carb Bolognese in the Slow Cooker

Before you go flinging food in the slow cooker, it is advisable to brown off the meat first. This will remove excess water and fat and will drastically improve your sauce! Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and add some ground beef - if you're using non-stick then you might not need the oil. Break up the beef and keep cooking until it has all browned.

While it cooks, add some canned tomato sauce, red wine (optional - but really adds flavor), onion powder, garlic paste, Italian seasoning (or dried oregano and basil), and bay leaves to a slow cooker (or you could use the slow cooker setting on an Instant Pot!).

Drain the meat and discard the liquid. A slotted spoon is a useful tool for this job - you can then spoon the beef straight into the slow cooker. Stir well.

Cook on high for four hours or low heat for 8 hours. It will smell soooooo good! Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

And you don't need to even find a spaghetti alternative if you don't want - you could also serve this sauce over low carb nachos or just ladle some into a bowl and top it with some grated cheese!!!

You might also like to try my Low Carb Turkey Meat Sauce recipe!

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Low Carb Bolognese in the Slow Cooker

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This low carb bolognese sauce tastes amazing and is made in the slow cooker!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 6

Calories: 342

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 15 oz canned tomato sauce
• ¼ cup red wine optional
• 1 tbs Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 3 bay leaves
• salt and pepper

Equipment

• Instant Pot Duo, 6-QT, Stainless Steel/Black
• Simply Organic Italian Seasoning 0.95-Ounce
• Elite Gourmet Slow Cooker, 3-Quart, Silver

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Add oil to a large pan and add the beef. Cook over a medium heat until the meat is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Drain the meat, discarding the liquid. Add the meat to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients (except salt and pepper). Stir well.
3. Cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8 hours.
4. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 687mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 6g

Notes

6g net carbs per serving

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.

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