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Slow Cooker Meatballs

With tender ground beef and pork, plenty of herb seasoning, and marinara sauce, this versatile recipe perfectly accompanies any Italian feast.
David Murphy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Serving Size 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 mixture
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes low sodium, 14.5 oz
  • 1 jar of marinara sauce 24-26oz (I used Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil marinara

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, add: beef, pork, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, thyme, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Combine until ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Once done, create golf ball sized portions of meatballs and place into your 6-quart slow cooker. If you have a smaller slow cooker, you can layer the meatballs on top of each other.
  • Layer diced tomatoes and marinara sauce on top of the meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Once done, garnish with shaved parmesan cheese.