Easy Crock Pot Meatballs

March 22, 2014

My kids love spaghetti and meatballs, okay so does this big kid. What I don’t love is all the time spent slaving over the stove. So the last time I made meatballs I decided to try them out in the crock pot. I was thrilled they came out soooooo yummy. On the plus side this recipe can be a freezer/crock pot meal too. Just make the meatballs ahead of time, freeze individually on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and then toss into a freezer bag. Then when you are ready to cook throw them i

Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 medium onion chopped finely
5 garlic cloves minced
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 egg
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Sauce
3 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (12 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Pasta
Mozzarella Cheese

In a large mixing bowl combine ingredients for meatballs. With hands shape mixture into chosen size of ball. I made smaller ones because they are easier for the little kids to eat also they cook up faster...
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Nutritions

Calories
346

Sodium
534mg
22% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV