Crockpot Beef-Mushroom Ragu

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"I don't remember where I got this recipe, probably at the doctor's office. It's written on the back of an old sales receipt. But it sounds so good, I wanted to put it here for safekeeping."

 

• Ready In: 360hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium celery ribs, chopped
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 3 sweet Italian sausage links
• hot freshly cooked spaghetti

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the dried porcini mushrooms and hot water. Allow to stand 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add butter and olive oil to a large skillet. When hot and melted, add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and fresh mushrooms. Saute until softened. Add garlic. Add the ground beef and the sausages. Stir frequently, breaking up the meats.
3. Dump all into a crockpot. Add the reconstituted porcini mushroom and also the mushroom soaking liquid, being careful not to add any sand that may be at the bottom of the soaking liquid. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover crockpot and cook on LO heat for 4-6 hours.
5. Serve over hot cooked pasta. You may want to top this with shaved Parmesan cheese.