Crockpot Meatballs Recipe: Tender and Savory
Crockpot Meatballs with a tender, savory taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sugar optional
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Optional: Parsley Parmesan
- Suggested Pairings: Red wine spaghetti
Instructions
- Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper; form 24–32 meatballs.
- Optionally, brown meatballs in a skillet.
- Combine tomatoes, sauce, paste, basil, oregano, garlic powder, sugar, flakes, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; taste and adjust.
- Add meatballs; cook on low 6–8 hrs or high 3–4 hrs.
- Serve in a white ceramic dish with parsley.
Notes
- Brown for extra flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try a gluten-free or spicy variation.
- Pair with garlic bread.