Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 pound Ground Pork; 1/4 cups Onion, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped; 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated; Salt And Pepper; 2 cans (24 Ounces Each) Crushed Tomatoes; 1 whole (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Basil For Serving, If Desired; Parmesan Cheese For Serving, If Desired

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
1 pound Ground Pork
1/4 cups Onion, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped
1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
2 whole Eggs
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
Salt And Pepper
2 cans (24 Ounces Each) Crushed Tomatoes
1 whole (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste
2 whole Bay Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Basil For Serving, If Desired
Parmesan Cheese For Serving, If Desired

1
Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese to a large bowl.
2
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3
Mix with your hands until combined.
4
Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs.
5
I made 24 meatballs.
6
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
7
Broil meatballs on high until browned on each side.
8
About 4-5 minutes on each side.
9
Add meatballs to slow cooker.
10
Top with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
11
Cook on low for 4 hours.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Serve warm with basil or parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

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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 Ground Pork, 1/4 cups Onion, Minced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Italian 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.

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

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