3 Quick Crock Pot Sauce Recipes That You Should Learn

Sauces add more flavor and texture to any dish. A simple dish of cooked meat or vegetables can come alive with vibrant flavor with the right sauce. If you want to try quick but delicious sauces, pull out your slow cooker for a hassle-free cooking experience.

Here are 3 simple but tasty slow cooker sauce recipes that you must try:

Homemade pizza sauce

What do you need:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lemon, squeezed
• 4 cups of water
• 3 cups of tomato paste
• 5 tablespoons of dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of dried onion
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a slow cooker, combine the garlic, lemon juice, water, tomato paste, dried parsley, honey, dried onion, dried basil, dried oregano and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours over low heat. When you're ready, let cool for a few minutes before spreading over the pizza crust.

Easy slow cook teriyaki sauce

What do you need:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup of soy sauce
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of water
• 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/8 cup sweet rice wine
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

Combine garlic, soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, sweet rice wine and ginger in a slow cooker. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours over low heat. When you're ready, remove the lid and stir. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water. Stir into the sauce until well combined. Add the sesame seeds to the mixture. Cover and cook until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes more.

A La Crock Bolognese Pot

What do you need:

• 1/2 kilogram of ground beef
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small can sliced ​​mushrooms, drained
• 2 cups diced tomatoes, juice preserved
• 3/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is lightly browned. Place the meat and onion mixture in a slow cooker then add the garlic, bay leaf, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sugar and butter. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours over low heat. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Try these quick and easy slow cooker sauce recipes for a tastier, more satisfying dish!