Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs: Juicy Comfort in Every Bite
Enjoy the delightful taste of Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs, a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with spaghetti or on a sub roll as a meatball sandwich.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using Italian seasoning.
- These meatballs freeze well; just thaw and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs