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: 1/2 cups Milk; 4 Eggs; 2 pounds Ground Beef; 12 ounces, weight Bulk Mild Italian Sausage; 1- 1/4 cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 jars (24 Oz. Size) Marinara Pasta Sauce

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Milk
4 Eggs
2 pounds Ground Beef
12 ounces, weight Bulk Mild Italian Sausage
1- 1/4 cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 jars (24 Oz. Size) Marinara Pasta Sauce

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In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until combined.
2
Add ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder; stir with a wooden spoon or mix with your fingers until well combined.
3
Heat broiler to high; place an oven rack about 4 to 5 inches from the broiler.
4
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or oil.
5
Using your hands, shape (about 40) 1- to 2-inch meatballs from the mixture; place on prepared baking sheets.
6
Broil meatballs 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned.
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Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Top meatballs evenly with sauce.
9
Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours in the slow cooker until meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F.
10
Serve on top of pasta, on split hoagie rolls with melty cheese for meatball sub sandwiches, alongside buttery mashed potatoes or on their own as an appetizer.
11
Note: This recipe makes a lot of meatballs, so if you dont plan to freeze any, Id suggest halving the recipe.
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Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

1050

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Milk, 4 Eggs, 2 pounds Ground Beef, 12 ounces, weight Bulk Mild Italian Sausage, 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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