The Ultimate Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe You Need to Try
Discover how to make incredibly tender and flavorful crock pot meatballs with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef 85/15
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for browning
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Stir together crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste in the crock pot.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and tender.