Yo, meatball lovers! Ready for the easiest, tastiest, and totally hands-off recipe ever? We’re making Crockpot Meatballs!
🙌 These juicy, flavorful meatballs cook low and slow in your Crockpot, so you can chill while dinner basically makes itself. Perfect for spaghetti, subs, or snacking. Let’s get this meatball party started! 🍽️🎉
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (or half beef & pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce (use your fave brand!)
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
👩🍳 Directions:
- Mix the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until it’s just combined—don’t overdo it, or your meatballs will be tough! Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. 🎯
Sear (Optional, but Worth It!): For extra flavor, you can quickly sear the meatballs in a hot pan with a little oil, just until they’re browned on the outside. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step and go straight to the Crockpot! 🔥
Load the Crockpot: Pour about half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of your Crockpot. Place the meatballs on top, then pour the rest of the sauce over them. Add the water or beef broth to the sauce—it’ll keep everything saucy and delicious while it cooks! 🍅
Cook Low & Slow: Cover and cook the meatballs on low for 6-7 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. By the end, they’ll be super tender and full of flavor. Plus, your house is gonna smell amazing all day long. 🤤
Serve & Enjoy: These meatballs are perfect on top of spaghetti, stuffed into subs, or just eaten on their own! Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if you’re feelin’ fancy. 🌿🧀