Description
Easily prepare delicious frozen meatballs in a crockpot with minimal effort, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs (beef, chicken, or vegetarian)
- 1 jar marinara sauce (or sauce of choice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (for Asian-inspired)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (for BBQ meatballs)
- Vegetables (bell peppers, onions, etc.) optional
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, etc.) optional
Instructions
- Add frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
- Pour your chosen sauce over the meatballs.
- Stir in any additional ingredients like vegetables or herbs if desired.
- Set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir occasionally to coat all meatballs with sauce.
- Check for doneness; ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Serve over pasta, in subs, or with rice/mashed potatoes.
Notes
No need to thaw frozen meatballs before cooking. You can customize with your favorite sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, meatballs, frozen, easy dinner, slow cooker