Best 3 Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipes

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**Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs: A Flavorful and Effortless Dish**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of homemade meatballs with minimal effort using our collection of easy slow cooker meatball recipes. These recipes offer a variety of options to suit your taste preferences, from classic Italian meatballs to unique and innovative flavors. With just a few simple steps and the convenience of your slow cooker, you can create tender, juicy meatballs that will impress your family and friends. Explore our recipes for variations such as Swedish meatballs, Asian-inspired meatballs, and even vegetarian and gluten-free meatballs. Discover the joy of hassle-free cooking and savor the deliciousness of slow-cooked meatballs that are perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or special gatherings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS



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This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.

Provided by HUNNIE0913

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ¼ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

EASY CROCKPOT MEATBALLS AND GRAVY (SLOW COOKER)



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An easy crockpot meal that my family enjoys. You can easily change this up depending on your mood. I have added fresh mushrooms and cooked onions to the mixture and enjoyed it that way too.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs cooked meatballs
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package turkey gravy mix
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in crockpot.
  • Add soup, water, dry gravy mix, thyme and bay leaves.
  • Cover crockpot and cook on low 3-4 hours on low.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • We like to serve over egg noodles.

EASY SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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Cranberry-orange sauce adds a flavor twist to these fix-and-forget appetizer meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (from 9.2-ounce jar) cranberry-orange sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen meatballs, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker until well blended. Add cold meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
  • Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen meatballs for best results.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the slow cooker along with the meatballs. This is a great way to get a complete meal in one pot.
  • Use a low-sodium broth or water to cook the meatballs. This will help prevent them from becoming too salty.
  • Cook the meatballs on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce and sides.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker meatballs are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow cooker meatballs a try.

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