A bowl of Savory Crockpot Meatballs hits hardest after a long day, once ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, and grated parmesan cheese have had hours to soften and come together. That is the quiet appeal of this crockpot meatballs: real food without standing over the pot.
Using ground meat, breadcrumbs, and a blend of seasonings, these meatballs can be served as an appetizer or over pasta for a hearty meal.
Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs
These savory meatballs are cooked slowly in a flavorful sauce, making them juicy and tender. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Add to Crockpot: Place the meatballs in the crockpot and pour marinara sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs with pasta, in a sub sandwich, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
It is a forgiving dish that bends around your day, and the leftovers are just as good the following afternoon.
