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Slow Cooker Venison Spaghetti Sauce

Made with ground venison, fresh vegetables, and Italian seasonings - this is one meat sauce you'll want to try for your next spaghetti dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground venison 80/20 mix or 90/10
  • ⅓ cup finely minced carrots
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 56 oz. crushed tomatoes (two 28-oz. cans)
  • 20 oz. tomato sauce (two 10 oz. cans)
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. all purpose seasoning (such as seasoning salt)
  • salt and pepper to taste (add at the end)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet add the venison and cook over medium-high heat until barely any pink remains. Add the venison and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker (except salt and pepper).
  • Cover and cook on high for 5 Hours or low for 8 hours.
  • After the cooking time is finished, taste the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve spooned over cooked spaghetti noodles and some garlic bread on the side.

Notes

  • Storage Instructions: Once the Venison Spaghetti Sauce has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This is the type of food that tastes better the next day!
  • Can I freeze? Yes, this spaghetti sauce freezes well. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
  • What is meant by 80/20 or 90/10? When we have our venison meat processed we like to mix the ground meat with a little extra fat (usually pork) so that the venison doesn’t dry out - as it’s a really lean meat. We choose 80% venison 20% pork fat normally.
  • What is the purpose of the carrots in this recipe? I like to add carrots for the sweetness, instead of sugar. Carrots add a natural sweetness, plus it’s a great way to sneak vegetables.
  • Other Meats: If you don't prefer to make this sauce with ground deer meat, you can use ground elk, ground beef, ground pork, or ground turkey.
  • Pasta tip: The pasta must be cooked separately and not in the spaghetti sauce. The noodles will be mushy and chalky if cooked wit the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 1275mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1693IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 7mg

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