Crockpot Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- ⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup onion
finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup parsley
fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
canned
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
canned, undrained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
- 1
Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Using a tablespoon, form 24 meatballs. Place uncooked meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 3
Combine all sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over meatballs and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- 4
Serve over pasta.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty meal that practically cooks itself? These Crockpot Meatballs deliver on tender, juicy flavor with remarkably little effort, making weeknight dinners a breeze.
This recipe shines by leveraging the slow cooker to create melt-in-your-mouth meatballs bathed in a rich, easy tomato sauce. The magic of the crockpot means flavors meld beautifully over hours, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying dish without constant supervision. It’s a true set-it-and-forget-it marvel that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
Prepare for an aroma that fills your home with the promise of a delicious Italian-inspired feast. Each bite offers a perfectly seasoned, tender meatball enveloped in a robust, savory tomato sauce that's both slightly sweet and tangy, thanks to the combination of pasta sauce, crushed, and diced tomatoes. The fresh parsley and parmesan add bright notes, while the Italian seasoning provides classic herbaceous warmth. You'll find the sauce hearty enough to cling perfectly to pasta or sop up with crusty bread.
Customization is simple with this versatile dish. While lean ground beef provides a classic, rich flavor, you can explore adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle kick. Don't have fresh parsley? A bit more dried Italian seasoning can work in a pinch, though fresh adds wonderful brightness. For a different texture, consider adding finely diced bell peppers along with the onion to the sauce base.
These Crockpot Meatballs are perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prepping for the week ahead. Serve them generously over your favorite pasta, pile them onto warm hoagie rolls for an unbeatable meatball sub, or alongside creamy polenta for a truly comforting meal.