Crock Pot Southern Bbq Spaghetti Sauce

Transform your spaghetti nights with this soul-warming Crock Pot Southern BBQ Spaghetti Sauce, a recipe that brings a smoky Southern twist to a classic Italian favorite. This hearty sauce combines tender crumbles of ground beef and pork with a medley of sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic. It's slow-cooked to perfection with rich crushed tomatoes, tangy BBQ sauce, and a blend of bold spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, creating layers of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. A dash of honey and apple cider vinegar adds just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess. Perfectly paired with al dente spaghetti, this crowd-pleasing dish is easy to prepare in your crock pot, making it a hands-off, flavor-packed dinner option. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting a gathering, this Southern-inspired spaghetti sauce is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 16 ounces spaghetti (cooked, to serve)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and ground pork together until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Transfer the cooked meat and vegetables to your crock pot.

Step 3

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 5

Stir in the honey and apple cider vinegar to add a touch of sweetness and tang to the sauce.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 5 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the flavors meld together beautifully.

Step 7

Once the cooking time is complete, taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 8

Serve the BBQ spaghetti sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles and garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2792.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3164.5

Total Fat 135.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 505.2mg	0%
Sodium 4739.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.2g	0%
Total Sugars 132.8g
Protein 178.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 559.3mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 6357.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 40.1%