Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs and Sauce Recipe
Slow cooker meatballs and sauce are so simple and delicious, a family favorite any time of year.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 jar (28 ounces) marinara sauce (I like Classico and Bertolli)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf, optional
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4 to 6-Quart (Your slow cooker should be between 1/2 and 3/4 full.)
- In a large bowl, gently mix together the beef, egg, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, parsley, onion and garlic powder until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 18 golf-ball sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Stir together the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning and bay leaf, if using. Pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- If you used a bay leaf, fish it out and discard before serving.
Notes
Serving size: 3 meatballs + 1 cup sauce
WW Points: 4
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 10 PointsPlus (Old plan) For a chunkier sauce, use diced tomatoes instead of crushed.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 10 PointsPlus (Old plan) For a chunkier sauce, use diced tomatoes instead of crushed.
Nutrition
Serving: 3meatballs + 1 cup sauce | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 1242mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1192IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 7mg