Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

July 15, 2016

There’s no need to heat up your oven or turn on your stove for these easy and healthy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs! While this delicious comfort food may look rich and cheesy, it’s actually a clean eating dinner that’s full of protein and vegetables for a nutritious and family-friendly dinner!

For the Meatballs:
1.5 lb. ground beef (I used 93% lean)
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 log (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese, or if you can find them I like to use the fresh mozzarella snacking cheese balls because they’re already shaped in exactly the right size – it’s an easy shortcut!
For the Sauce:
2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or from a jar)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil

Place vegetables (carrots, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms) in bottom of slow cooker. In a large bowl, use hands to gently combine first 8 meatball ingredients (beef through Italian seasoning). Cut...
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Nutritions

Calories
414

Sodium
1226mg
51% DV

Fat
23g
35% DV

Protein
28g
56% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV