Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs
Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe
This easy crockpot meatballs recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.
How To Make Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe
After seeing this, I'm never making meatballs any other way again!
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients For Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs
2 pounds of ground beef
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 jar (24 ounces) of your favorite marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a little kick)
1/4 cup of milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons of salt
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
And Mix everything together gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined - you don't wanna overwork the meat, darlin'.
Then roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in size, placing them gently on a plate as you go.
After that pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker.
And place the meatballs in a single layer over the sauce, stacking gently if necessary, but try not to crowd them too much.
Then cover the meatballs with the remaining marinara sauce then add red pepper flakes if you're using them.
And set the slow cooker to low then cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for about 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.
Once done, give them a gentle stir to coat with the sauce, and they're ready to be served up with love and a sprinkle of nostalgia.
Variations & Tips:
Feel free to swap ground beef with half pork or veal for a different flavor profile.
Adding a parmesan rind to the sauce in the slow cooker will give it an extra savory depth.
For a little freshness, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
These meatballs freeze beautifully, so don't hesitate to double the batch and save some for later when you need a quick and comforting meal. Just thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a pot until warmed throughout.
Just remember, hon, cooking is all about making it your own. So don't be afraid to play around with spices or add a personal touch. That's the way recipes are passed down and become the fabric of our shared history. Enjoy, y'all!
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