Ingredients
Brown the meat:
Sauté aromatics:
Bloom tomato paste:
Transfer to slow cooker:
Add remaining ingredients:
Season:
Cook:
Low: 4–5 hours; High: 2.5–3 hours
Finish:
Too thick → add a splash of broth
Too thin → remove lid for final 30 minutes
Notes
Instructions
Browning the meat and blooming the tomato paste are key steps for depth of flavor.
The sausage adds salt and spice, so adjust seasoning at the end.
This recipe makes a big batch and freezes extremely well.