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Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs in Marinara

Savory Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs in Marinara Made Easy

Discover how easy it is to make Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs in Marinara, a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely minced shallots can be used as a substitute
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works for a vegetarian option
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Panko can be used for a crunchier texture
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is recommended
For the Sauce
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Can use homemade or high-quality store-bought

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grate the yellow onion into a large mixing bowl, then add the egg, minced garlic, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
  2. Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix gently. Roll about 24 meatballs, each approximately 1.5 ounces.
  3. Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker, layer the meatballs without them touching, and pour the remaining sauce over.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours until well done (meatballs should reach 165°F).
  5. Serve over spaghetti, creamy polenta, or in meatball subs, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use a gentle hand when mixing to retain a tender texture. Monitor cooking times based on your slow cooker model.

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