Description
Tender meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix well.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs snugly in the crockpot, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, covering them well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are tender.
- Serve with spaghetti or as appetizers with toothpicks.
Notes
For best results, use fresh garlic and mix with your hands for perfect texture. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, crockpot, Italian, marinara, comfort food