Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs: Juicy Perfection for Home Cooks
Discover the secret to making the perfect Italian meatballs in your slow cooker with this easy recipe that guarantees juicy, flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour marinara sauce over the top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve warm with spaghetti or on a sub for a meatball sandwich.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs freeze well, so double the recipe and save some for later!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs