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Savory Italian meatballs in rich tomato sauce garnished with herbs and cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Crock-Pot Meatballs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 24 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
    Minced meat mixture with eggs, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, seasonings, and ground meat in a glass bowl.
  • Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them in the crock-pot.
    Seasoned meatballs in a slow cooker for easy cooking and delicious meal prep.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the crock-pot.
    Meatballs with tomato sauce in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
    Savory homemade meatballs in tomato sauce garnished with herbs and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1069mgFiber: 2g
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