Crock Pot Venison Spaghetti Sauce

This Crock Pot Venison Spaghetti Sauce is a rich and hearty recipe, which includes ground venison and crushed tomatoes. It’s a great low-fat dinner option, ready in about 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Venison Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground venison (80/20 or 90/10 mix)
• 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)

How To Make Crock Pot Venison Spaghetti Sauce

1. Brown the venison: In a large skillet, cook ground venison over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
2. Transfer to slow cooker: Add the browned venison to the slow cooker.
3. Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in carrots, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and all-purpose seasoning.
4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
5. Season and serve: After cooking, taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.

Recipe Tips

• What does 80/20 venison mean? It’s a mix of 80% venison and 20% added fat, usually pork, to prevent the meat from drying out.
• Why use carrots in spaghetti sauce? Carrots naturally sweeten the sauce, replacing the need for sugar and boosting nutrition.
• Can I use a different meat? Yes, ground elk, beef, pork, or turkey are all great alternatives to venison.
• Why cook pasta separately? Cooking noodles in the sauce will result in mushy texture. Always cook them separately.
• How to enhance flavor: Let the sauce rest for a day—it tastes even better the next day!

What To Serve With Venison Spaghetti Sauce

This robust sauce is perfect with classic sides:

• Cooked spaghetti or any pasta
• Garlic bread or breadsticks
• Caesar salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Grated Parmesan cheese

How To Store Venison Spaghetti Sauce

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Venison Spaghetti Sauce Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 281 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 29g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 91mg
• Sodium: 982mg
• Potassium: 1275mg
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 14g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this sauce without venison?
Yes, it works well with any ground meat like beef, turkey, or elk.

Can I add mushrooms to the sauce?
Absolutely. Add 1 cup of chopped mushrooms with the veggies.

How do I reduce the acidity of the tomatoes?
The carrots help, but you can also stir in a pinch of baking soda or a small amount of sugar if needed.

Can I cook the pasta in the sauce?
No, always cook pasta separately to avoid a mushy texture.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Venison Neck Roast
• Crock Pot Venison Chops
• Crock Pot Venison Shoulder Roast

Crock Pot Venison Spaghetti Sauce

Recipe by Robert Course: SauceCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

281

kcal

A rich, hearty spaghetti sauce made with lean ground venison and slow-cooked to perfection in the crock pot—great for pasta night or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground venison

• ⅓ cup minced carrots
  

• 1 yellow onion, diced
  

• 1 green bell pepper, diced
  

• 2 celery ribs, diced
  

• 5 garlic cloves, minced
  

• 56 oz crushed tomatoes
  

• 20 oz tomato sauce
  

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  

• 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
  

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Cook ground venison in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
• Add venison and remaining ingredients (except salt and pepper) to the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve over cooked pasta with your favorite sides.