Crockpot Meatballs

Juicy, tender Crockpot Meatballs are a super easy, quick prep, delicious meal cooked slowly in an equally simple pasta sauce. The flavors mingle and create utterly delicious meatballs for your next pasta night.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or sausage
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large eggs
1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Sauce

24 ounces marinara sauce
28 ounce crushed tomatoes undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning

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Instructions

Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, molasses, oregano, cumin, egg, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Stir with a fork until well-mixed.
Add the meat and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat.
Gently form into meatballs. I like to make 2-inch meatballs, which should give you about 12 large. They fit into my hand and form a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. You can also make smaller, 1-tablespoon size meatballs, which should give you 24. Place on the bottom of the prepared crockpot insert.
Combine the sauce ingredients of marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, and basil. Pour over the meatballs.
Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve over pasta.

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