Best 6 Slow Cooker Meatballs With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Slow-Cooker Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends convenience with exquisite flavor. This recipe offers a seamless cooking experience, allowing you to create tender and juicy meatballs smothered in a rich and vibrant roasted red pepper sauce, all within the comfort of your slow cooker. Discover the secrets behind these savory meatballs, crafted with a harmonious blend of ground beef, pork, and seasonings, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. The roasted red pepper sauce, a vibrant symphony of roasted red peppers, garlic, and herbs, adds an extra layer of complexity and depth, elevating this dish to a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with each succulent meatball, enveloped in a luscious sauce that promises to leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEATBALLS WITH PEPPER SAUCE



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I've found these colorful meatballs keep well in a slow cooker for a no-fuss meal. We enjoy them served over rice or noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 60 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, Worcestershire sauce and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until browned. In a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW COOKER PORCUPINE MEATBALLS WITH PEPPERS



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Zesty porcupine meatballs with bell peppers have from-scratch flavor with shortcuts! Serve over pasta, next to pasta with a simple sauce (I like just olive oil, basil, garlic, and a dash of salt), or with some nice crusty bread.

Provided by LASHER62

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds lean ground beef
⅔ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup milk
1 beaten egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen pepper and onion stir fry vegetable blend

Steps:

  • Thoroughly combine ground beef, rice, milk, egg, garlic, basil, and salt in a bowl. Form the mixture into about 16 1-1/2 inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs well on all sides, about 15 minutes.
  • Place the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, basil, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves in slow cooker, and stir to combine. Put the meatballs into the slow cooker, and stir gently to cover with sauce. Shake the frozen vegetables over the sauce, without stirring, and cook on Low, covered, for 6 to 8 hours, until the meatballs are tender and the vegetables are cooked.
  • About an hour before serving, gently stir the sauce, being careful not to break the meatballs, and remove the bay leaves. Cook for 1 more hour to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1107.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Explore this appetizer with Italian appeal. Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes and they're ready to simmer all day in the slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 7h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds frozen meatballs (from two 1-pound packages), thawed
1 jar (7.25 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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This easy slow cooker meatball recipe uses a blend of beef and Italian turkey sausage for a lightened-up version that still makes a flavorful, juicy meatball. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over pasta or with toothpicks at tailgating party!

Provided by Summer Miller

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Slow Cooker

Time 8h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the sauce:
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
3/4 medium onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
For the meatballs:
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 pound 90/10 ground beef
1 pound ground Italian turkey sausage

Steps:

  • Cover and cook: Secure the lid to your slow cooker and let it cook for as little as 5 hours on high or as many as 8 to 10 hours on low.
  • Serve: Serve these over spaghetti, on a hoagie bun for a meatball sandwich, or as a party appetizer on their own. If you want to thicken the sauce, you can transfer it to a skillet set over medium-high heat and reduce it until it reaches your desired consistency. If the sauce has some fat floating on the top, just stir it in.

PORK MEATBALLS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE



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You can't beat a comforting bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and this version is superhealthy too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

450g pork mince
1 small apple , peeled, cored and grated
1 small garlic clove , crushed
25g fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
250g spaghetti , to serve
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
400g can chopped tomato
3 roasted red peppers (from a jar), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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Taken from The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook "The meatballs cook right in the sauce, making it especially rich and robust. If you like, serve with spaghetti squash 'spaghetti' or low-carb pasta."

Provided by Tarbean

Categories     Veal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground veal (90% lean) or 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (25 3/4 ounce) can spaghetti sauce ("lite" or "no sugar added")
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup red wine
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, using clean hands, combine meatball ingredients (ground pork through 1 tsp black pepper); set aside. In slow cooker crock, whisk together the sauce ingredients (spaghetti sauce through water).
  • Form meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and drop them into the sauce (some will stick out of the sauce; that's okay).
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Before serving, stir gently so all meatballs are coated with sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatballs: For the best results, use a combination of ground beef and pork. This will give the meatballs a moist and flavorful texture.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the meatball mixture. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meatballs and make them more delicious.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure to cook the meatballs all the way through before adding them to the sauce. This will help to prevent the meatballs from becoming dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality roasted red pepper sauce: The sauce is an important part of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sauce. You can either make your own sauce or use a store-bought sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Meatballs can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve them with a side salad or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Slow Cooker Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your meatballs turn out perfect every time.

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