Best Slow Cooker Sauce With Meatballs Recipes

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SLOW COOKER ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Super Tender Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs. Loaded with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and garlic. They melt in your mouth and are incredibly tender. Simmered low and slow for 4 hours!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup onion (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
salt and pepper
2 24 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
2 whole bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
basil for serving (if desired)
parmesan cheese for serving (if desired)

Steps:

  • Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese to a large bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined.
  • Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs. I made 24 meatballs.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet. Broil meatballs on high until browned on each side. About 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Add meatballs to slow cooker. Top with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with basil or parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

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

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 SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Using a mixture of uncased sausage and ground beef is the trick to achieving tender, flavorful meatballs without a lot of work or extra ingredients. These three-inch meatballs are oversize, so they can stay moist and tender after cooking for an extended period. This way, they also fit in the slow cooker in one layer, which helps them cook evenly. Choose any kind of turkey sausage you like best; sweet or hot Italian are both great choices. (Pork will work too, but will make the sauce a little oily.) Fear not, the spaghetti is cooked separately, so you can serve these meatballs over any long noodle for a traditional take, or spoon them over polenta or tuck them into hero rolls.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, meat, pastas, main course

Time 2h

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons dry red wine
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (about 1/2 bunch)
4 ounces grated Parmesan (1 to 1 1/4 cups), plus more for serving
1/2 medium onion, coarsely grated (about 1/3 cup)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound bulk fresh sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage
1 pound ground beef (10 to 20 percent fat)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for serving
1 pound dried spaghetti, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, whisk together the tomato paste and red wine. In a bowl, stir together the panko, parsley, Parmesan, grated onion, eggs, milk, garlic, vinegar and red-pepper flakes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
  • Add the sausage and ground beef to the panko mixture, and gently mix using your hands just until all the ingredients are uniformly combined. (Don't overmix, or you'll end up with tough meatballs.) Form the mixture into 7 (3-inch) gently packed meatballs, and place them in the slow cooker. (They should fit snugly in one layer.) Pour the crushed tomatoes all over the top of the meatballs, then add the basil sprigs to the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in boiling, salted water and drain. Increase the slow cooker heat to high. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs to a bowl. Discard the basil sprigs from the sauce. If there is more oil on the surface of the sauce than you'd like, use a ladle to skim it off and discard it. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs back to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine. Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with more grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves for topping.

EASY SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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These make-ahead slow cooker Swedish meatballs are perfect for family meals. For a meal, serve over wide egg noodles. Meatballs can also be served without noodles for an appetizer.

Provided by Linnea Wittenburg Bennett

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups beef broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 onion, diced
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Whisk beef broth and mushroom soup together in a slow cooker. Add steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in meatballs and onion.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours. Add sour cream, mixing well. Cook until sauce is heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1071.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

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.

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