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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup finely chopped baby carrots
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 ½ cups whole milk, divided
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and garlic; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
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Pour in 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker and set to High. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 2 hours. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and Parmesan cheese until well combined; continue to cook for 2 more hours.
Recipe Tip
You can use a beef, pork, and veal meatloaf mix instead of the ground beef if you prefer.
Editor's Note:
Please note the differences in cooking instructions when following the magazine version of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
245 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
18g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 245 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
Sodium 547mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 16g | 33% |
Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
Calcium 145mg | 11% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 798mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.