Please Make Those Meatballs Crockpot Meatballs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the irresistible flavors of "Please Make Those Meatballs Crockpot Meatballs." This comforting slow-cooker recipe combines a perfect blend of ground beef and ground pork, seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese for a rich and savory taste. After a quick sear for added depth, the meatballs are gently simmered in marinara sauce, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as they cook to tender perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking method, these meatballs are ideal for busy days—whether served over pasta, piled onto sub rolls, or savored on their own. Perfect for family meals or entertaining, these crockpot meatballs are a mouthwatering addition to your recipe collection!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix to avoid tough meatballs.
Step 2
Using your hands or a small ice cream scoop, form the mixture into 1- to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a large plate or tray.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meatballs on all sides until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). The goal is to brown the outside, not cook them through. Transfer the browned meatballs to the slow cooker.
Step 4
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce.
Step 5
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are tender and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C).
Step 6
Once done, gently stir the meatballs into the sauce before serving.
Step 7
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer, over cooked pasta, or on sub rolls for meatball sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1521.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2518.4 |
| Total Fat 180.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 711.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3724.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.7g | |
| Protein 162.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 458.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1184.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories