Crockpot Meatballs in Marinara

Crockpot Meatballs in Marinara

from easyfamilyrecipes.com
255 min
8 servings

This easy slow cooker recipe cooks Italian style beef meatballs to tender, juicy perfection in marinara sauce. Serve it as spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, or any of your favorite meatball dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasonings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 24 oz marinara sauce ((1 jar))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, broth, parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Use a spoon, or your hands to work the mixture until everything is evenly combined.Roll meat into 24 balls, about 1.5-2 in in diameter.

  2. 2

    Pour the marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker. Nestle the meatballs into the sauce.

  3. 3

    Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2.5 hours.