Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

After seeing this, I will never make meatballs any other way again!

The idea of ​​effortless cooking used to be as enchanting as fairy tales, but now, with the magic of slow

cookers, we bring that magic to life every day. Meatballs feature prominently in Midwestern dishes

and are essential to Sunday dinners, potlucks and family gatherings, like a tried-and-true casserole or

Grandpa’s plaid shirt. Combining beloved tradition with modern conveniences, our easy slow cooker

meatballs recipe is perfect for anyone looking to bring a taste of the past to their

table without spending hours in the kitchen.

These juicy meatballs go wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes, butter egg noodles or spaghetti,

which soak up the sauce wonderfully.For a touch of color and crunch, add a garnish of green almond

beans or corn on the cob.

Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup milk

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 jar (24 ounces) favorite marinara sauce

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, milk, eggs, salt, pepper and oregano in a bowl. Mix

carefully, do not overwork the meat.

Form 1 1/2 centimeter meatballs and place on a plate.

Add half of the marinara sauce to the slow cooker.

Place the meatballs in a single layer in the slow cooker, stacking them if necessary, but avoiding

crowding.Cover the meatballs with the remaining sauce and add red pepper flakes, if desired.

Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are cooked through.

Stir gently before serving to coat with the sauce.

Variations and tips:

Replace the minced meat with half a piece of pork or beef to give it a special touch.

Add a zest of Parmesan cheese to the sauce for more flavor.

Garnish with chopped parsley for more freshness.

These meatballs freeze well and make a quick and comforting meal for the future. Allow to thaw in

the refrigerator and then reheat in a saucepan.Remember that when it comes to cooking, the most

important thing is individual design. So feel free to experiment with spices or add your own twist. This

is how recipes evolve and become part of our collective heritage. Have fun and enjoy cooking!

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