SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS
These tender, juicy meatballs simmer all day in your slow cooker, creating the perfect comfort food dinner with minimal effort!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Sauce:
- 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 Parmesan rind optional
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix gently with hands until just combined – don't overwork the meat, darlin'.
- Form mixture into 1½-inch meatballs, placing them on a plate as you work.
- Pour half the marinara sauce into slow cooker bottom.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer, stacking gently if needed.
- Top with remaining sauce and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- Give them a gentle stir to coat with sauce before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Form meatballs night before
- Storage: Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
- Freezing: Up to 3 months in airtight container
- Meat Options: Try mixing beef with pork or veal
- Serving: Perfect over pasta, potatoes, or egg noodles
- Extra Flavor: Add Parmesan rind to sauce while cooking