Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, Loose; 3/4 cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cups Asiago Cheese, Finely Grated; 2 whole Large Eggs; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 30 ounces, fluid Marinara Sauce (store-bought Or Homemade); 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, More To Taste; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, Loose
3/4 cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs
1/2 cups Asiago Cheese, Finely Grated
2 whole Large Eggs
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
30 ounces, fluid Marinara Sauce (store-bought Or Homemade)
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, More To Taste
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

1
In a large bowl, combine the beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Asiago cheese, eggs, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
2
Mix the ingredients together with a large spoon or your hands until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3
Shape the meat into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and set aside.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or saute pan over medium-high heat.
5
Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
6
You may need to do this in batches, depending on how large your pan is.
7
Remove the meatballs from heat.
8
Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker and lay them out evenly along the bottom.
9
You may layer them on top of one another if your slow cooker is small.
10
Pour the marinara sauce over top and sprinkle on the crushed red pepper.
11
Cover.
12
Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
13
Remove the meatballs from heat, garnish with parsley and serve on buttered rolls or individually as an appetizer.
14
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, Loose, 3/4 cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs, 1/2 cups Asiago Cheese, Finely Grated, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meatballs

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