Description
Slow Cooker Meatballs are the quintessential comfort food, ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. These tender meatballs simmer in a rich marinara sauce, delivering an irresistible aroma and flavor that fills your kitchen. With minimal preparation and hands-off cooking, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will adore. Whether served over pasta, in sub sandwiches, or as appetizers for gatherings, these meatballs are incredibly versatile and crowd-pleasing. Try this easy recipe tonight and savor the delightful taste of homemade Slow Cooker Meatballs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and arrange them on a plate.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce into your slow cooker.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Stir gently before serving to coat with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg