Slow Cooker Meatballs With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

PORK MEATBALLS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
• Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
• In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

MEATBALLS WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix meatball ingredients. Shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients exept chives to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Stir in meatballs; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until sauce is hot. Sprinkle with chives. Serve in chafing dish or slow cooker on low heat setting.

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
• Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

SLOW COOKER SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat extra-virgin olive oil on medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Spray 5 quart or larger slow cooker. Add onion and garlic and remaining sauce ingredients. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Serve on pasta of your choice.
• Meat can be added to the sauce if desired. Below is a meatball recipe that could be added to the sauce at the beginning of the cook time.
• Mozzarella Meatballs: In a large bowl mix turkey, oats, basil, black pepper, garlic cloves and eggs. Shape into 2-inch balls (should get 14 to 16 meatballs). Press 1 small mozzarella ball into center of each meatball, sealed inside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high neat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all side. Place half of the sauce in slow cooker, add meatballs and then last half of sauce. Cook as directed.

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
• Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.
• Expert Tips
• For a super sub, layer the meatballs and slices of mozzarella cheese on a crusty French baguette.
• This appetizer also works as a meal when served over your favorite pasta.
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• Nutrition Information:
• Serving (1 Serving)
• Calories 190
• (Calories from Fat 90),
• Total Fat 10g
• (Saturated Fat 3g,
• Trans Fat 0g),
• Cholesterol 45mg;
• Sodium 560mg;
• Total Carbohydrate 15g
• (Dietary Fiber 1g,
• Sugars 6g),
• Protein 10g;
• Percent Daily Value*:
• Vitamin A 20 %;
• Vitamin C 25 %;
• Calcium 6 %;
• Iron 8 %;
• Exchanges:
• Starch;
• Fruit;
• Other Carbohydrate;
• Skim Milk;
• Low-Fat Milk;
• Milk;
• Vegetable;
• Very Lean Meat;
• Lean Meat;
• 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
• Fat;
• Carbohydrate Choices:
• *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet