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Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs – Tender, Saucy & Full of Classic Flavor

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These slow cooker Italian meatballs are tender, juicy, and simmered in rich tomato sauce for hours. Perfect over pasta, in subs, or served as appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lb ground beef

  • ½ lb Italian sausage

  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ small onion, grated

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)

  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)

  • Olive oil for browning (optional)

Instructions

  • Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients gently until combined.

  • Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs. Optional: brown in skillet for 5 min.

  • Place meatballs in slow cooker. Pour crushed tomatoes and marinara sauce over top. Add tomato paste and sugar if using.

  • Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

  • Serve hot over pasta or in rolls. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use turkey or chicken for a lean version

  • Double the batch and freeze leftovers

  • Add mozzarella inside for stuffed meatballs

Find it online: https://goldenskilleteats.com/slow-cooker-italian-meatballs-tender-saucy-full-of-classic-flavor/