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Homemade Meatballs In The Crock Pot

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Description

This is a classic homemade meatball dish that is sure to please. Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, and herbs, these meatballs are then cooked in a crock pot for a hearty and flavorful meal. Serve over spaghetti, with mashed potatoes, or on their own for an easy, delicious dinner.

Prep Time

Prep time for this dish is about 10 minutes. This includes prepping the ingredients and forming the meatballs. Prep time does not include the time it takes to cook the meatballs in the crock pot.

Cook Time

Total cook time for this dish is about 3 hours. This includes 2 hours of cooking the meatballs in the crock pot and an additional 1 hour of simmering. This cooking time may vary depending on your crock pot and the size of the meatballs.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients together until just combined. Do not over mix.

Form the mixture into approximately 12-15 meatballs. Place the meatballs in the crock pot. Pour the diced tomatoes and their juices over the meatballs.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove the lid and cook for an additional 1 hour on low. This will allow the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld together.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve over spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or on their own.

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Crock pot

Notes

This recipe can be doubled or tripled to feed more people. You can also add additional vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or carrots to the dish. Be sure to adjust the cooking time if you are cooking more meatballs.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Protein: 25g

Recipe Tips

  • Be sure to use lean ground beef to keep the fat content down.
  • If you want to add additional vegetables, be sure to pre-cook them before adding to the crock pot.
  • The meatballs can be served over pasta, mashed potatoes, or on their own.
  • For a more flavorful dish, try adding additional herbs and spices to the meatballs.
  • Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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