crockpot meatball recipe

Oh my word, these slow cooker meatballs are SO good!! The slightly bold, earthy flavor of broccoli rabe pairs perfectly with salty cheeses, so I knew they would be awesome in my Sunday meatballs, and I was right!

Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs with Broccoli Rabe

(about 20 oz broccoli rabe, washed, stems trimmed off)

unpacked fresh whole wheat bread

fat free milk

93% beef

Pecorino Romano cheese

garlic

tsp kosher salt

black pepper

olive oil

can crushed tomatoes with basil (I love Tuttorosso)

bay leaf

kosher salt

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the broccoli rabe. Blanch for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, drain well and set aside in a colander to cool. Finely chop 3/4 cup of the florets and leaves (3-3/4 ounces) and set the rest aside for another use (I sauteed it with garlic and oil).

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the bread with milk, tossing to coat. Let stand, tossing occasionally, until bread is completely moist, about 10 minutes. Squeeze bread between your fingers or mash with a spoon to make sure there are no dry spots; if there are dry spots that refuse to moisten, add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time until bread is moist throughout.

Add the ground beef, chopped broccoli rabe, grated cheese, egg, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Mix with clean hands, then gently form into 15 meatballs, about 1/4 cup each and transfer to a large baking sheet. Broil on the 2nd rack from the top until the top is golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

In a small skillet heat the oil over medium heat, add the garlic and cook until golden on both sides.

Pour the crushed tomatoes into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add salt and pepper, bay leaf and the garlic. Gently place the meatballs into the sauce, cover and cook low 4 to 6 hours or high 2 to 3 hours.

These easy crockpot meatball subs are a hearty weeknight meal idea, made simple thanks to your slow cooker! Uses frozen meatballs in a chunky homemade marinara sauce, topped off with ooey-gooey melted mozzarella cheese...

Easy Italian Crockpot Meatball Subs

pkg.

extra virgin olive oil

tomatoes

tomato paste

onions

water

garlic, pressed

Italian seasoning*

salt

sugar

sub rolls,

mozzarella cheese,

Parmesan cheese,

Add the olive oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste,...

Add the olive oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, water, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and sugar to a 5-qt.+ slow cooker insert. Stir well.

Nestle the frozen meatballs in the sauce and...

Nestle the frozen meatballs in the sauce and cover.

Cook for 4 hours on high or 6...

Cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low, until the sauce is bubbling and the meatballs are heated through.

Add desired number of meatballs to the sub...

Add desired number of meatballs to the sub rolls and top with Parmesan cheese. Alternatively, you can also top them with shredded mozzarella cheese. Then place them on a baking sheet under the broiler on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

These spicy raspberry party meatballs are the ultimate appetizer. Just toss them in the slow cooker and wait for deliciousness.

Spicy Raspberry Glazed Meatballs

cocktail meatballs

raspberry preserves (seedless preferred)

pepper jelly

Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Tablespoons soy sauce

cayenne pepper

Tablespoons grated ginger

In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine preserves, jelly, vinegar, soy sauce, cayenne pepper and ginger. Turn slow cooker to high and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add meatballs to jelly mixture, stirring to coat. Cook in slow cooker for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired.

Both sweet and savory, these Crockpot BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs are always a crowd favorite. They require only 3 ingredients and a couple of minutes of hands on time, then let them cook in the slow cooker until party time.

Crockpot BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs

grape jelly

bbq sauce

lb frozen meatballs

Combine

Combine the jelly and bbq sauce in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Stir

Add the meatballs and stir to coat the meatballs. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice during the cook time.

Serve

Bake

Alternately, you can bake these in the oven at 350ºF for one hour.

My hubby has made this for decades, but uses mustard instead of BBQ sauce for a true sweet and sour flavor. Thinking, per your version, to try it using Rudy's spicy BBQ sauce.

I love this recipe, made it once and it was a hit. Can you make with turkey too?

I made this today for lunch, served over a bowl of rice. Yummy!

I was craving these last week so I had to make them then. So easy and so yummy!

Love this recipe. I make it every year for New  Years. The best, Must make everyone.

I used the baking method. They came of perfect!

I love this recipe too. It's our holiday staple thank you

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