Slow cookers are perfect for making meatballs, as the low and slow cooking process makes them incredibly tender and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Here’s a go-to slow cooker meatball recipe that you can easily customize to suit your tastes.
These meatballs are great on their own, served with pasta, or as a hearty sandwich filling.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork (optional; you can use all beef if preferred)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sugar, a pinch (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
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