Sauces add more flavor and texture to any dish. A simple dish of cooked meat or vegetables can be brought to life and bursting with flavor with the right sauce. If you want to try quick but delicious sauces, break out your slow cooker for a hassle-free cooking experience.

Here are 3 simple yet tasty crock pot sauce recipes that you should definitely try:

Homemade Crock Pot Pizza Sauce

What do you need:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 4 cups of water
• 3 cups of tomato paste
• 5 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried onion
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a slow cooker, combine the garlic, lemon juice, water, tomato paste, dried parsley, honey, dried onion, dried basil, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low heat. When ready, let it cool for a few minutes before spreading it over the pizza crust.

Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Sauce

What do you need:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup of soy sauce
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
• 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/8 cup sweet rice wine
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger

Combine the garlic, soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, sweet rice wine, and ginger in a slow cooker. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours on low heat. When done, remove lid and stir. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water. Add to sauce until well combined. Add sesame seeds to the mix. Cover and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 15 more minutes.

Crock Pot Bolognese

What do you need:

• 1/2 kilogram of ground beef
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small can sliced ​​mushrooms, drained
• 2 cups diced tomatoes, juices preserved
• 3/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is lightly browned. Place the meat and onion mixture in a crock pot, then add the garlic, bay leaf, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sugar, and butter. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low heat. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Try these quick and easy crock pot sauce recipes for a tastier and more satisfying dish!