Please Make Those Meatballs Crockpot Meatballs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the irresistible flavors of "Please Make Those Meatballs Crockpot Meatballs." This comforting slow-cooker recipe combines a perfect blend of ground beef and ground pork, seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese for a rich and savory taste. After a quick sear for added depth, the meatballs are gently simmered in marinara sauce, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as they cook to tender perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking method, these meatballs are ideal for busy days—whether served over pasta, piled onto sub rolls, or savored on their own. Perfect for family meals or entertaining, these crockpot meatballs are a mouthwatering addition to your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix to avoid tough meatballs.
Using your hands or a small ice cream scoop, form the mixture into 1- to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a large plate or tray.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meatballs on all sides until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). The goal is to brown the outside, not cook them through. Transfer the browned meatballs to the slow cooker.
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are tender and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C).
Once done, gently stir the meatballs into the sauce before serving.
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer, over cooked pasta, or on sub rolls for meatball sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 507 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*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.
