Slow Cooker Meatballs

Slow Cooker Meatballs

from dinneratthezoo.com
265 min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (I use 90% lean)
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • cooking spray
  • 28 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. If it's hard to get everything to mix together, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time until a smooth mixture forms.

  3. 3

    Shape the meat into 1 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Broil the meatballs until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir gently to combine.

  6. 6

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

  7. 7

    Top the meatballs with a sprinkling of parsley and parmesan cheese, then serve.