Description
Learn how to make tender and flavorful meatballs in your crockpot without the risk of overcooking them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (or sauce of choice)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs in the crockpot and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If using frozen meatballs, adjust cooking time to 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
- Serve meatballs with sauce and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider browning the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: crockpot meatballs, slow cooker, easy dinner, Italian recipe, meal prep