Makeitaluaumeatballscrockpot Recipes

CROCK POT ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the breadcrumbs, milk, onion, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Next add the beef and with your fingertips lightly mix the ingredients until just combined but try not to over mix or compact the meat. Make the meatballs into 1 ounce balls (about 1 to 1 1/2-inches) compressing them just enough to form a ball and place in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover with sauce and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese to a large bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined.
• Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs. I made 24 meatballs.
• Lightly grease a baking sheet. Broil meatballs on high until browned on each side. About 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Add meatballs to slow cooker. Top with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
• Cook on low for 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with basil or parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

SLOW-COOKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender and golden brown, 5-9 minutes. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, cheese, parsley, water, basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and onion mixture. Add ground meats; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake until browned, 20-25 minutes., Transfer meatballs to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour spaghetti sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with minced parsley., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• In bowl, beat egg with salt, seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic.
• Add chopped onion, beef, pork, bread crumbs and parmesan.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 1 ½" balls.
• Place meatballs in 5 qt or larger crock pot.
• In same bowl, mix tomato sauce with wine and pour over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on low til meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, 5-6 hours.
• Great on pasta, or on a bun as a sandwich, topped with parmesan and/or mozzarella.