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Slow Cooker Meatballs
These Italian-style Slow Cooker Meatballs make an easy dump and go recipe with no browning necessary! An easy freezer-friendly recipe that's perfect for pasta and subs.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 29 Meatballs
Calories: 89 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. ground beef preferably 80% lean
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs Italian or Plain
- ½ cup minced onion
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup parsley
Sauce
- 56 oz. marinara sauce
Instructions
- Gently combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl, don't overwork the meat, we want tender meatballs.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop up the meat and roll them into balls, about 1.5 inches around.
- Lightly grease the bottom of the Slow Cooker. And place the meatballs inside, it’s okay if you need to stack them.
- Add the marinara sauce. No need to stir.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7.
- Stir it gently a few times prior to serving.
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Notes
- Using a combination of ground Italian Sausage and/or ground veal works well too.
- This recipe is easy to double and it’s okay to stack additional meatballs on top of each other. Just note that it might take a little bit of time to come up to temperature.
- The meatballs are sufficiently cooked when the internal temperature is 160 degrees.
- Nutritional Info is for one meatball with sauce. This recipe makes 29 meatballs.
- If feeding a large crowd, this recipe will satisfy two pounds of cooked pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
298IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 29Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.