Crockpot Meatballs (Italian Style)
These tender and juicy Italian crockpot meatballs slow cook in jarred marinara sauce for an easy dinner that's packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice (or water)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (plus additional for serving)
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (24-ounce) jar prepared tomato pasta sauce
- 3 g arlic cloves (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked whole wheat pasta
- Polenta
- Instant Pot Brown Rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Hoagie buns and Provolone cheese (for making a sub)
Steps
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Lightly coat the bottom of a 5-quarter or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. In a large mixing bowl, place the beef, 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 ingredients together until evenly combined.
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Gently form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs, being careful not to compact the meat. If the mixture is sticking to your hands, wet them slightly. Arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. You’ll have about 12 meatballs total.
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Pour the pasta sauce over the top. Sprinkle evenly with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook the meatballs on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through (slice one in half to check). With a spoon, gently turn the meatballs to coat them in the sauce and distribute the garlic and red pepper flakes.
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Sprinkle additional Parmesan and parsley on top, to taste. Serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| lean ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| panko breadcrumbs | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| milk of choice | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| finely chopped fresh parsley | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| finely grated Parmesan cheese | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| Italian seasoning | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| onion powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| garlic powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| ground black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| large eggs | 2 | - | - |
| 1 | - | - | |
| arlic cloves | 3 g | - | - |
| red pepper flakes | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| Cooked whole wheat pasta | - | - | - |
| Polenta | - | - | - |
| Instant Pot Brown Rice | - | - | - |
| Hoagie buns and Provolone cheese | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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