Crockpot Meatballs
Set-it-and-forget-it, no browning required, Nonna-approved Crockpot Meatballs are juicy and tender, with basic zesty Italian taste paired with the hands-off comfort of the sluggish cooker.
Think about these meatballs a present to your future self.
Making crockpot meatballs means you may keep away from the pre-dinner scramble. When starvation strikes, you and your loved ones merely stride into the kitchen, the place a hearty, wholesome, garlic-scented dinner awaits!
- Serve ‘em with noodles, pile them right into a sub, or settle them on high of Zucchini Pasta; nevertheless you get pleasure from them, crockpot meatballs are a versatile consolation meals dinner for all ages.
- I examined and re-tested this recipe to verify it received’t allow you to down—and that it doesn’t require any extra work that wanted. No have to sear, and no dry meatballs right here!
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Key Elements
You’ll discover the complete record of substances within the recipe card beneath, however listed here are some notes to bear in mind.
- Floor Beef. To make this a wholesome crockpot meatballs recipe, I used lean floor beef. You can even swap floor turkey or floor rooster, or do a mix.
- Jarred Pasta Sauce. This one-stop ingredient makes recipe prep fast and straightforward! For the very best crockpot meatballs, select a high-quality sauce. You’ll style the distinction.
- Panko. Panko breadcrumbs add texture and assist bind all of the substances collectively.
- Worcestershire. For a contact of umami. It makes these style such as you spent extra time making them than you probably did. Win!
- Milk. Ensures completely moist meatballs. Any milk you could have readily available will work.
- Contemporary Parsley + Italian Seasoning. Whether or not contemporary or dried, herbs are a scrumptious addition to selfmade meatballs.
- Parmesan. Salty, tacky goodness.
- Eggs. Assist bind the meatballs collectively.
- Garlic. For that must-have garlicky taste.
- Purple Pepper Flakes. An non-obligatory addition that offers your meatballs a touch of spice.
Make Crockpot Meatballs
Mix. Stir the meatball substances collectively. Or simply go forward and use your fingers.
Type. Form the meatballs, then place in a calmly greased sluggish cooker.
Add the Sauce. Together with the garlic and purple pepper flakes (if utilizing).
Gradual Prepare dinner. Prepare dinner the crockpot meatballs on HIGH for two to 2 1/2 hours. Prime with Parmesan and parsley.
Serve. With pasta, as a sub…no matter you please. ENJOY!
Meal Prep Tip
The meatballs will be fashioned as much as 1 day upfront. Refrigerate them in an hermetic storage container till you’re prepared to complete the recipe.
You’ll be able to freeze baked or unbaked meatballs for as much as 3 months.
- To freeze, place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze till strong. Switch the frozen meatballs to an hermetic freezer-safe storage container and freeze them.
- Thaw in a single day within the fridge. Prepare dinner as directed (if uncooked) or rewarm within the oven.
Serve Crockpot Meatballs
Any means you dish them up, these sluggish cooker meatballs might be a success! Listed here are a few of my favourite concepts:
- Spaghetti. A real crowd-pleaser with limitless potentialities for personalisation! Use these meatballs to take Instantaneous Pot Spaghetti up a notch.
- Spaghetti Squash. To maintain issues low-carb, serve this dish over Roasted Spaghetti Squash or Crockpot Spaghetti Squash.
- Sandwiches. With these meatballs, sauce, a toasted hoagie, and a few melty cheese, you’ve bought the right meatball sub!
- Pizza. Slice the meatballs and use them as a pizza topping. (Attempt my Complete Wheat Pizza Dough for the crust.)
- Appetizer. Merely serve the meatballs as is for a straightforward app.
- Eggplant Dishes. Elevate eggplant Parmesan by spooning these saucy meatballs excessive (bonus factors should you use Grilled Eggplant).
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Elements
- 1 pound lean floor beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons milk of selection or water
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped contemporary parsley plus further for serving
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese plus further for serving
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon floor black pepper
- 2 massive eggs
- 1 (24-ounce) jar ready tomato pasta sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- ¼ teaspoon purple pepper flakes non-obligatory
FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL):
- Cooked complete wheat pasta
- Polenta
- Instantaneous Pot Brown Rice or cauliflower rice
- Hoagie buns and Provolone cheese for making a sub
Directions
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Calmly coat the underside of a 5-quarter or bigger sluggish cooker with nonstick spray. In a big mixing bowl, place the meat, panko, Worcestershire sauce, milk, parsley, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and eggs. With a fork, break up the meat and stir the substances collectively till evenly mixed.
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Gently kind the combination into 2-inch meatballs, being cautious to not compact the meat. If the combination is sticking to your fingers, moist them barely. Prepare them in a single layer within the backside of the sluggish cooker. You’ll have about 12 meatballs complete.
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Pour the pasta sauce excessive. Sprinkle evenly with the garlic and purple pepper flakes.
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Cowl the sluggish cooker and prepare dinner the meatballs on HIGH for two to 2 1/2 hours, till the meatballs are cooked via (slice one in half to test). With a spoon, gently flip the meatballs to coat them within the sauce and distribute the garlic and purple pepper flakes.
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Sprinkle further Parmesan and parsley on high, to style. Function desired.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate meatballs in an hermetic storage container for as much as 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low warmth or within the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze meatballs with the sauce in an hermetic, freezer-safe storage container for as much as 3 months. Let thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than reheating.
