Italian Style Crock Pot Meatballs Food

ITALIAN STYLE CROCK POT MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler too high. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
• Shape beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Broil the meatballs until just browned for about 8 minutes. They do NOT need to be cooked all the way through.
• While the meatballs are cooking, add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
• Add meatballs to the slow cooker and gently stir to combine.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• Serve meatballs on top of cooked spaghetti. Top with parmesan cheese and minced parsley if desired. You can also serve these alone as an appetizer.

CROCK POT ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the breadcrumbs, milk, onion, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Next add the beef and with your fingertips lightly mix the ingredients until just combined but try not to over mix or compact the meat. Make the meatballs into 1 ounce balls (about 1 to 1 1/2-inches) compressing them just enough to form a ball and place in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover with sauce and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

A CROCK-POT ITALIAN MEATBALLS RECIPE PERFECT FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Defrost the bag of Italian meatballs overnight. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker. Add the sliced onions as well. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and sprinkle on all of the seasonings. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Pour in the beef stock. Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 hours. Serve on prepared spaghetti noodles, or zucchini "zoodles," with some parmesan cheese.

SLOW-COOKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender and golden brown, 5-9 minutes. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, cheese, parsley, water, basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and onion mixture. Add ground meats; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake until browned, 20-25 minutes., Transfer meatballs to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour spaghetti sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with minced parsley., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• In bowl, beat egg with salt, seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic.
• Add chopped onion, beef, pork, bread crumbs and parmesan.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 1 ½" balls.
• Place meatballs in 5 qt or larger crock pot.
• In same bowl, mix tomato sauce with wine and pour over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on low til meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, 5-6 hours.
• Great on pasta, or on a bun as a sandwich, topped with parmesan and/or mozzarella.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the sauce: Pour the tomatoes into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and crush by hand. Stir in the tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt.
• For the meatballs: Place the onions, carrots, celery, parsley and garlic in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and add the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (you should get about 20 to 24) and nestle into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

CROCK POT ITALIAN MEATBALLS CAN EASILY GO FROM PASTA TO SANDWICH FOR SIMPLE WEEKNIGHT MEAL INSPIRATION

Steps:

• Add meatballs to Crock Pot. Pour sauce over top. Add seasonings. Stir well. Cook on low for 6 hours. Garnish with dried parsley and serve.

ITALIAN MEATBALL STEW (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Form into 2 inch balls.
• Place meatballs in bottom of crock pot.
• Combine tomato paste, broth, seasoned salt, oregano and basil.
• Pour mixture over meat.
• Cover.
• Cook low 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
• Stir in cooked vegetables.
• Cover and cook on high 10-15 mins til mixture is hot.