Crock Pot Mozzarella Meatballs INGREDIENTS
The whole idea of using the crock pot is saving time, and I really like taking a few extra minutes to prepare these meatballs by myself. They’re ten times better than in the shops…
Don’t you think?
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Mozzarella Meatballs
Ingredients
- Sauce
- 7 cups crushed tomato
- ⅓ cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
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- Meatballs
- 1 pound beef
- 1 pound mild sausage
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup onion chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks cut into 4-5 even pieces each
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir.
- Set to high and cover while making meatballs or for 30 minutes.
- Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
- Take a golf ball-sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle.
- Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
- Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours or until meat is fully cooked.
- Serve over pasta.
No matter what day of the week or the occasion, these meatballs are always there to take care of your hungry belly.
They’re made with ground beef, rice, mozzarella cheese, and bread crumbs, giving these bite-sized morsels a thick, cheesy center that’s perfect for any occasion.
Make a big batch and keep them on hand for next time. They can be heated up in the oven or served cold with a side of marinara sauce. Perfect for those days when you want something tasty but don’t want to break out the stove or oven.
Here’s the Step-By-Step Video:
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