Description
Tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and set up your workspace.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently until combined.
- Portion mixture into 1-1.25 inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve over pasta, in hoagie rolls, or as appetizer bites.
Notes
Browning the meatballs beforehand is optional. Use fresh herbs and cheese for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meatballs, slow cooker, Italian, comfort food, easy recipes