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Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe with ground beef

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Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Japanese
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Planet Food Geeks

Materials

  • ½ c panko bread crumbs
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/3 c milk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 7 clove garlic
  • 2 lb 85-percent lean ground beef
  • ½ lb Italian sausage

canola oil

  • 1 medium Sweet onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, milk, egg, and 3 garlic cloves in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Add beef and sausage; gently combine using your hands. Shape into 36 (1- to 1 1/2-inch) balls.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with canola oil. Place meatballs on baking sheet and bake until browned, 15 minutes.
  • Drain well.Combine onion, olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper, and remaining 4 garlic cloves in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave, stirring once, until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Combine onion mixture, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar in the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Gently stir meatballs into sauce. Cover and cook on low, until the flavors are combined, 8 to 9 hours. Stir in basil.