Best 6 Slow Cooker Sauce With Meatballs Recipes

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**Slow Cooker Sauce with Meatballs: A Hearty and Comforting Dish**

Slow cooker sauce with meatballs is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftovers or pantry staples. The meatballs are simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce, making them tender and juicy. Serve them over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

In this article, we've gathered a collection of slow cooker sauce with meatballs recipes that are sure to please everyone. From classic Italian recipes to modern twists on this classic dish, there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you're sure to find the perfect recipe here.

Our recipes include:

* **Classic Slow Cooker Meatballs:** This recipe is a classic for a reason. The meatballs are made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and they are simmered in a simple tomato sauce.
* **Swedish Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, and they are simmered in a creamy sauce made with sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard.
* **Tuscan Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef and sausage, and they are simmered in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
* **BBQ Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with ground beef and pork, and they are simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
* **Teriyaki Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with ground turkey or chicken, and they are simmered in a savory teriyaki sauce.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this hearty and comforting dish. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS



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I've been cooking for 50 years, and this dish is still one that guests request frequently. It is my No. 1 standby recipe and also makes amazing meatball sandwiches. The sauce works for any type of pasta. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, pepper and salt; stir in eggs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches over medium heat; drain., Place the first 5 sauce ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker; stir in garlic and seasonings. Add meatballs, stirring gently to coat. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, until meatballs are cooked through., Remove bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Homemade Parmesan-flavored meatballs and tomato sauce are cooked in the slow cooker and served over hot spaghetti for an easy and delicious dinner.

Provided by ADoyon86

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 pound ground beef
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti

Steps:

  • Mix together crushed tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and bay leaf for the sauce in a slow cooker.
  • Place ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, and pepper for the meatballs in a large bowl. Mix gently, but thoroughly, with your hands until well combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Drop into sauce in the slow cooker, stir, and cover.
  • Cook on Low until meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Just before meatballs and sauce are finished cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and serve with sauce and meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5 calories, Carbohydrate 72.3 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 664.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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These meatballs taste just like your nonna's without any pre-cooking or tending to-just throw them in the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. The recipe makes enough meatballs and sauce to serve with two pounds of pasta. They are also delicious over polenta, stuffed into sub rolls or as a pizza topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Two 28-ounce cans whole plum tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
1 small onion, cut into chunks
1 small carrot, cut into chunks
1 celery stalk, cut into chunks
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Pour the tomatoes into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and crush by hand. Stir in the tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • For the meatballs: Place the onions, carrots, celery, parsley and garlic in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and add the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (you should get about 20 to 24) and nestle into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

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.

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of meatball. Ground beef, pork, turkey, or a combination of all three can be used to make meatballs. For a lighter meatball, use ground turkey or chicken. If you want a more flavorful meatball, use ground beef or pork.
  • Make sure the meatballs are well-seasoned. Salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning are all good choices for seasoning meatballs. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Brown the meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. A homemade tomato sauce is always best, but you can also use a store-bought sauce if you're short on time. Just make sure to choose a sauce that you like the taste of.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 4 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables. Meatball sauce is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker sauce with meatballs is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and hearty sauce that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this slow cooker sauce with meatballs a try.

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