Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce

Name: Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated; 1 - 1 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, divided into 12 pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce; 2 lbs cooked spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 - 1 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, divided into 12 pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce
2 lbs cooked spaghetti

1
In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, parsley and oregano.
2
Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is not too wet and can be formed into balls easily.
3
Form mixture into 12 balls using your thumb to press a hole into the center (You can also use a cookie scooper to make uniformed balls).
4
Insert a piece of mozzerella into the hole and close the hole by pinching the meat mixture together around it.
5
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and drizzle olive oil into pan. Add meatballs and cook until just browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs into a slow cooker. (If prefered you can bake meatballs in a deeper cookie sheet at 350 for about 30 min).
6
Pour red sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours.
7
Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

1205

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated, 1 - 1 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!