Step 1

First saute chopped onions, carrots, and garlic in a skillet. I like to use my cast iron skillet. Add the garlic last.

Step 2

Next add pancetta and brown.

Step 3

Then add the ground meat and cook until browned in the skillet.

Step 4

Add all the cooked mixture from the skillet to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme., basil, salt, and pepper to the meat and mix it all well in your slow cooker on low.

Step 6

Close the lid and let is slow cook for about 8 hours on low. 4 hours on highRight before serving add the cream or milk.