Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

• porcje: 6 servings
• czas aktywny: 20 minutes
• całkowity czas: 4 hours 20 minutes

Składniki

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)

Wskazówki

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.

Wartości Odżywcze

• Kalorie: 527 kcal
• Tłuszcz Całkowity: 36 g
• Tłuszcz Nasycony: 14 g
• Cholesterol: 169 mg
• Sód: 520 mg
• Węglowodany Całkowite: 15 g
• Błonnik Pokarmowy: 1 g
• Cukry Całkowite: 2 g
• Białko: 34 g