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Slow Cooker Meatballs

Melt in your mouth meatballs in a deliciously rich tomato sauce. These Slow Cooker Meatballs are an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Meatballs:
  • 500 g Lean beef mince
  • 1 onion small; peeled and finely diced
  • 2 garlic clove crushed
  • 25 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 egg medium size; whisked
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 500 ml passata
  • 3 garlic clove
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions

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  1. Put 500 g Lean beef mince, 25 g Breadcrumbs, 1 Onion, 2 Garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Dried oregano, 1 Egg and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper into a bowl. Mix well. If the mixture sees a bit wet, then add some more breadcrumbs.
  2. Form into 12 meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large pan and add the meatballs. Cook on low for 2 minutes each side. Take the meatballs out and then add 1 Onion and 1 Carrot and gently cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked onion, carrot and meatballs to the slow cooker bowl.
  5. Add 500 ml Passata, 3 Garlic clove, 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper, 2 tablespoon Tomato puree, 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dried oregano and 1 tablespoon Dried thyme on top of the meatballs and gently stir so everything is coated.
  6. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours and serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Stick with classic Italian seasoning, or go with Mexican or Moroccan for something a bit different.
  • Serve these meatballs with pasta or mashed potatoes. Don't forget to save some leftovers to turn in to meatball subs the next day.
  • Want to try a different sauce? Cook these meatballs in a homemade BBQ sauce or a sweet and sour sauce and serve with rice.
  • Save some extra time with this recipe and either make the meatballs in advance, or use store bought meatballs.
  • Don't over mix your meatballs. Mix it until it is just combined, otherwise they will become quite dense. You want light and fluffy meatballs.
  • Make sure that the meatballs are even sizes, so they will all cook at the same rate.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3meatballs Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 217mg (9%) Potassium 1222mg (35%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3355IU (67%) Vitamin C 20.5mg (23%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 7.8mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Serving 3meatballs
Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Potassium 1222mg 26%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3355IU 67%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 23%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 7.8mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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