Spaghetti Sauce from the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Stir beef, diced tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, sugar, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, oregano, anise seed, and bay leaf together in a slow cooker.

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.