Slow Cooker Italian Style Meatballs Recipe by Christina
 Christina @cook_3000087 USA My family loves meatballs and this is such an easy way to make them on a busy weeknight. It also means we can serve it in many different ways...for instance my kids prefer spaghetti and meatballs and my husband prefers meatball subs. I like my meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash. If you're not using a lean meat for this, then you might want to brown the meatballs under the broiler for a few minutes on each side first...this will allow you to drain a lot of the grease before adding the meatballs to the slow cooker. My family loves meatballs and this is such an easy way to make them on a busy weeknight. It also means we can serve it in many different ways...for instance my kids prefer spaghetti and meatballs and my husband prefers meatball subs. I like my meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash. If you're not using a lean meat for this, then you might want to brown the meatballs under the broiler for a few minutes on each side first...this will allow you to drain a lot of the grease before adding the meatballs to the slow cooker. Slow Cooker Italian Style Meatballs Share its first Cooksnap! My family loves meatballs and this is such an easy way to make them on a busy weeknight. It also means we can serve it in many different ways...for instance my kids prefer spaghetti and meatballs and my husband prefers meatball subs. I like my meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash. If you're not using a lean meat for this, then you might want to brown the meatballs under the broiler for a few minutes on each side first...this will allow you to drain a lot of the grease before adding the meatballs to the slow cooker. My family loves meatballs and this is such an easy way to make them on a busy weeknight. It also means we can serve it in many different ways...for instance my kids prefer spaghetti and meatballs and my husband prefers meatball subs. I like my meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash. If you're not using a lean meat for this, then you might want to brown the meatballs under the broiler for a few minutes on each side first...this will allow you to drain a lot of the grease before adding the meatballs to the slow cooker. Ingredients 4 servings Meatballs : 1 lb. lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. each dried basil, dried parsley 1/2 tsp. each garlic powder, onion powder, pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Sauce : 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. each dried parsley, granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. each dried oregano, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced Meatballs : 1 lb. lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. each dried basil, dried parsley 1/2 tsp. each garlic powder, onion powder, pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Sauce : 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. each dried parsley, granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. each dried oregano, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced Cooking Instructions 1 Grease your slow cooker. Place in all of the sauce ingredients and stir together. 2 In a large bowl, place all of the meatball ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly combine it all together. 3 Roll out the meatballs, using about 1 tbsp of meat per ball. Place the meatballs into the sauce in the slow cooker. 4 Make sure to spoon the sauce over the top of the meatballs. Then place the lid on and cook on low heat for 5-7 hours, until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center. 5 Serve however you'd like and refrigerate any leftovers. 1 Grease your slow cooker. Place in all of the sauce ingredients and stir together. 1 Grease your slow cooker. Place in all of the sauce ingredients and stir together. 2 In a large bowl, place all of the meatball ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly combine it all together. 2 In a large bowl, place all of the meatball ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly combine it all together. 3 Roll out the meatballs, using about 1 tbsp of meat per ball. Place the meatballs into the sauce in the slow cooker. 3 Roll out the meatballs, using about 1 tbsp of meat per ball. Place the meatballs into the sauce in the slow cooker. 4 Make sure to spoon the sauce over the top of the meatballs. Then place the lid on and cook on low heat for 5-7 hours, until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center. 4 Make sure to spoon the sauce over the top of the meatballs. Then place the lid on and cook on low heat for 5-7 hours, until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center. 5 Serve however you'd like and refrigerate any leftovers. 5 Serve however you'd like and refrigerate any leftovers. Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on January 26, 2018 01:30 USA I love to bake and to try out new recipes! I'm always on the lookout for simple dinners for busy weeknights. A lot of the recipes I post on here are ones I've found on Pinterest or from different bloggers, and that I've tried and really enjoyed, but I always reference to where I got the recipe from in the recipe description and the pictures are my own. If there's no source listed, then it's a rare recipe that I came up with. I have two wonderful kids and I hope to pass on my love of cooking and baking to them. Comments Similar Recipes Italian Style Meatballs Italian Style Meatballs These meatballs are tender, soft and melt in your mput. They are great on pasta or in a sub roll. We often serve them in bowls with crusty bread. They also make great sliders or meatball parmesan! fenway Easy Italian Meatballs Easy Italian Meatballs This meatball recipe is dedicated to those who love cheese! I used Parmesiano Reggiano instead of regular old parmesan (since my husband likes it better), but any cheese would work. Stuff in a lot of cheese. Your meatballs will turn out a lot better this way! 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Recipe by Tenshino papa chef cookpad.japan Italian Style Meatballs Italian Style Meatballs These meatballs are tender, soft and melt in your mput. They are great on pasta or in a sub roll. We often serve them in bowls with crusty bread. They also make great sliders or meatball parmesan! fenway Italian Style Meatballs Italian Style Meatballs These meatballs are tender, soft and melt in your mput. They are great on pasta or in a sub roll. We often serve them in bowls with crusty bread. They also make great sliders or meatball parmesan! fenway Easy Italian Meatballs Easy Italian Meatballs This meatball recipe is dedicated to those who love cheese! I used Parmesiano Reggiano instead of regular old parmesan (since my husband likes it better), but any cheese would work. Stuff in a lot of cheese. Your meatballs will turn out a lot better this way! You can also fry them up in a frying pan. Add any herbs you like to create your own Italian taste. Recipe by Hitomi cookpad.japan Easy Italian Meatballs Easy Italian Meatballs This meatball recipe is dedicated to those who love cheese! I used Parmesiano Reggiano instead of regular old parmesan (since my husband likes it better), but any cheese would work. Stuff in a lot of cheese. Your meatballs will turn out a lot better this way! You can also fry them up in a frying pan. Add any herbs you like to create your own Italian taste. Recipe by Hitomi cookpad.japan Baked Italian Meatballs Baked Italian Meatballs This is my "go to" recipe when I need meatballs. The recipe is large enough that I can divide the quantity in half and freeze some for another meal. I call these Italian because of the seasoning, but they are close enough to Polish because of all the garlic. My husband says these are the best!! Adam Janowski Baked Italian Meatballs Baked Italian Meatballs This is my "go to" recipe when I need meatballs. The recipe is large enough that I can divide the quantity in half and freeze some for another meal. I call these Italian because of the seasoning, but they are close enough to Polish because of all the garlic. My husband says these are the best!! Adam Janowski Real Italian Meatballs Real Italian Meatballs Absolutely mind blowing! make sure to make a good marinara from scratch, it takes forever but your guest can tell. I have a great family recipe but I'd get murdered for sharing it. Good luck. :chef hotpepperguy Real Italian Meatballs Real Italian Meatballs Absolutely mind blowing! make sure to make a good marinara from scratch, it takes forever but your guest can tell. I have a great family recipe but I'd get murdered for sharing it. Good luck. :chef hotpepperguy Italian Meatballs Italian Meatballs I first had these meatballs in Italy. If you don't brown the meatballs well, they will fall apart when simmering. 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