Meatballs Old World Style Crock Pot
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the Old World with this "Meatballs Old World Style Crock Pot" recipe, a slow-cooked delight that fills your home with irresistible aromas. These tender and juicy meatballs are crafted from a blend of ground beef and pork, enriched with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a fragrant mix of garlic and oregano. After a quick sear for golden perfection, they’re simmered low and slow in marinara sauce inside your crock pot, allowing the flavors to meld into a rich, savory masterpiece. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners, this recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, crusty bread, or even over creamy polenta. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this dish is as easy as it is satisfying—classic Italian comfort food at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the meatballs in the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
As the meatballs finish browning, transfer them to the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or on their own with a side of crusty bread. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.8 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.2 g | 441% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1220 mg | 407% | |
| Sodium | 6099 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 246.1 g | 492% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1482 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
