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Crockpot Italian Meatballs

Crockpot Italian Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Italian meatballs are a massive timesaver while also being able to serve and eat a filling, tasty meal! Delectable Italian meatballs served in hearty marinara sauce.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Crockpot Italian Meatballs
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 106kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow cooker
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Grater

Ingredients

For the Meatballs (Makes 20 meatballs)

  • 10.5 oz ground beef
  • 10.5 oz ground pork
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
  • Salt and pepper

For the Marinara Sauce

  • 3 14.5-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
  • 0.5 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley to garnish
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Instructions 

  • Combine your meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl, make small plum-sized meatballs (around 1-inch).
    Prepare your oven by preheating to 390℉ fan grill, and then use parchment paper to line a large baking tray. Place the meatballs on your baking tray.
    Prepare Your Meatballs
  • Place the meatballs in the preheated oven for around 10 minutes. They don’t need to be completely cooked as you’ll continue cooking them in the crockpot. Make sure the tops of the meatballs don’t burn in the oven.
    Cook Italian Meatballs
  • On a chopping board, finely chop your onions and garlic. Set up your crockpot/slow cooker in your kitchen. Gather all your marinara sauce ingredients, add them to the crockpot, and stir.
    Prepare Crockpot Or Slow Cooker
  • Place your grilled Italian meatballs into your sauce, making sure they are submerged in 3/4 of the way.
    Meatballs And Marinara Sauce
  • Cook your meatballs and sauce for 4 hours on the high setting or approximately 8 hours on the low setting. Serve hot when cooked through. Enjoy!
    Grilled Italian Meatballs

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Notes

  • If you don’t have access to an oven, then fry your meatballs in a skillet on your stovetop. Handle them carefully to keep the round shape.
  • You can use a cookie scoop to shape even and uniform meatballs conveniently.
  • Refrigerating or freezing leftovers is acceptable.
  • If you want to reheat your food, just place them (with the sauce, too) inside the crockpot again and set the low setting to warm it. Or using a pan to do it is also a good solution.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg