Meatball Marinara Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This slow cooker meatball marinara recipe is a delicious Italian-style dinner that the whole family will love. It's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and you can prepare it in the morning and let the slow cooker do the work for you. This one-pot meal is hearty and will fill your kitchen with tantalizing aromas all day long.
Prep Time
This meatball marinara recipe takes about 15 minutes of prep time. You'll need to brown the meatballs in a skillet on the stovetop first and then transfer them to the slow cooker.
Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is about 4 to 6 hours on the low setting, or 2 to 3 hours on the high setting. You'll want to ensure the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is hot before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until combined. Form the mixture into 16 meatballs.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, combine the marinara sauce and water. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 4 to 6 hours, or on the high setting for 2 to 3 hours.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta or with crusty Italian bread.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Large skillet
- Medium bowl
- Slow cooker
Notes
For an even easier preparation, you can use frozen, pre-cooked meatballs. Just add them to the slow cooker with the sauce and cook for about 2 to 3 hours on the low setting.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 283
- Protein: 15g
- Total Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 629mg
Recipe Tips
For a more flavorful sauce, add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the sauce before cooking. You can also add in some sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for more veggie-packed goodness. If you like your sauce a bit thicker, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sauce before cooking.
This slow cooker meatball marinara recipe is a great way to feed a crowd. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you're feeding a larger group. You can also freeze any leftovers for a quick meal any night of the week.
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