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Crockpot Meatballs

Crockpot Meatballs

Delicious Crockpot Meatballs made with ground beef and pork, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 527 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 24 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • basil for serving, if desired
  • parmesan cheese for serving, if desired

Instructions
 

  • Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese to a large bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined.
  • Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs. I made 24 meatballs.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet. Broil meatballs on high until browned on each side, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Add meatballs to slow cooker. Top with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with basil or parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef and pork meatballs, Crockpot Meatballs, hearty meals, Italian meatballs, Meatballs, Slow Cooker Recipes
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