Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs

[KarenDeel]

Hello everyone! Check out this mouthwatering Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs recipe! Perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, flavorful meal waiting for you at home. Just toss everything in the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and voila - tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Dinner win!



Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

Sauce:

• Two 28-ounce cans whole plum tomatoes
• One 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt

Meatballs:

• 1 small onion, cut into chunks
• 1 small carrot, cut into chunks
• 1 celery stalk, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt

Directions

1. Prepare the Sauce: Pour the tomatoes into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and crush them by hand. Stir in the tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves, and 2 teaspoons salt.
2. Make the Meatballs: Place the onions, carrots, celery, parsley, and garlic in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and add the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (you should get about 20 to 24) and place them into the sauce in the slow cooker.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Hope you give these Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs a try and enjoy every delicious bite! Let me know how they turn out for you - can't wait to hear all about your cooking adventure! Happy cooking!

 

[Popsickle]

Mmm, comfort food at its best! Try these Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs for a tasty meal! Perfect for busy days!

 

[KarenDeel]

Mmm, comfort food at its best! Try these Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs for a tasty meal! Perfect for busy days!

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! Italian meatballs are a definite go-to for those hectic days, right? Hope you get to try out the recipe soon!