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    Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

    Super Tender Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs. Loaded with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and garlic. They melt in your mouth and are incredibly tender. Simmered low and slow for 4 hours!
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 About 24 meatballs

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 lb ground pork
    • 1/4 cup onion, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
    • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1 1/2 tsp salt
    • 3/4 tsp pepper
    • 2 24 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
    • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
    • 2 whole bay leaves
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • basil for serving, if desired
    • parmesan cheese for serving, if desired

    Instructions

    • Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix with your hands until combined.
    • Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs. I made 24 meatballs.
    • Lightly grease a baking sheet. Broil meatballs on high until browned on each side. About 4-5 minutes on each side.
    • Add meatballs to slow cooker. Top with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
    • Cook on low for 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with basil or parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 4mg