This recipe is one of my family favorites. My kids eat it up like it’s going out of style – and I find these meatballs to be so versatile! The whole thing ends up being a totally delicious tomato sauce with meatballs in it when it’s all said and done – and you can eat it however you’d normally enjoy meatballs!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, diced carrot, diced onion, parmesan cheese, and the salt and pepper. Mix with hands until well combined.
Now start forming in to golf ball-sized meatballs. As you form the meatballs, it may look like they’re veggie heavy. Don’t worry! This is ok! They will cook down and work to make the meatballs so moist. As you make each meatball, place them in the bottom of the slow cooker cavity. You will probably have to add a second layer, depending on the size of your slow cooker. This is fine, just make sure you’re placing the meatballs gently!
Now dump both cans of tomatoes/sauce on top of the meatballs, sprinkle the oregano over the top, and scatter the garlic cloves over that.
Close the lid of the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Mid way through cooking, open the cooker and with a wooden spoon slowly and gently stir the sauce and meatballs up to combine well.
When the meatballs are done, remove them in to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon the sauce over your pasta, and top with meatballs.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley and devour immediately!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Slow-Cooker Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (20 g)
Calories 464Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 130mg43%
Sodium 1478mg64%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 2748IU55%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 242mg24%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.