Crockpot Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crockpot Meatballs
Description
This recipe starts by mixing ground beef with Italian seasoning, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, diced onion, egg, and fresh parsley to form meatballs. The meatballs are shaped and placed uncooked into the bottom of a slow cooker. A sauce made from pasta sauce, crushed and diced tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning is poured over the meatballs, then cooked on high for three to four hours.
The slow cooking lets the meatballs cook evenly and soak in the tomato sauce, providing a tender center and flavorful coating. This hands-off method is convenient and ideal for preparing a comforting Italian-style dish without stovetop attention.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over pasta or polenta. The recipe yields about 24 meatballs, suitable for family meals or gatherings. Leftover meatballs keep well refrigerated and can be reheated gently to retain moisture.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- ⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
For the Sauce
- 24 ounces pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Using a tablespoon, form 24 meatballs. Place uncooked meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over meatballs and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 901mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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