slow cooker meatballs

Name: Slow Cooker Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) beef; 1 pound(s) ground Italian sausage; 1 cup(s) Panko breadcrumbs; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 2 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 28 ounce(s) marinara sauce; 1 can(s) crushed tomatoes (15 oz); 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Sep 20, 2024

An easy slow cooker meatball recipe with homemade meatballs that cook up tender, moist, and flavorful.

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With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these crockpot meatballs are the perfect option for a tasty meal. Slow cooking makes the meatballs moist and flavorful.

prep time 25 Min

cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound beef
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
28 ounces marinara sauce
1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

How To Make slow cooker meatballs

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix it with your clean hands or a spoon.
Step 3

Using a 1 ½ tablespoon-scoop the mixture and shape it into meatballs using your clean hands. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet with a little space between them. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 4

Transfer the warm meatballs to a crock pot. Pour the marinara and crushed tomatoes over the meatballs.
Step 5

Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ hours or until tender and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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