Italian Meatballs in the Crock Pot |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 315 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Great for pasta toppers or for a hearty meatball sandwich, topped with lots of mozzarella cheese. Ingredients:
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
1 lb ground lean pork |
1 lb lean ground beef |
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1/4 cup red wine |
Directions:
1. In bowl, beat egg with salt, seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic.
2. Add chopped onion, beef, pork, bread crumbs and parmesan.
3. Mix well.
4. Shape into 1 1/2” balls.
5. Place meatballs in 5 qt or larger crock pot.
6. In same bowl, mix tomato sauce with wine and pour over meatballs.
7. Cover and cook on low til meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, 5-6 hours.
8. Great on pasta, or on a bun as a sandwich, topped with parmesan and/or mozzarella.
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