These Italian-style meatballs are hearty, saucy, and simmered to perfection. They make a delicious appetizer on their own or meal served over pasta or zucchini noodles.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds wagyu ground beef
- 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- cooking spray
- 28 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
Directions:
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Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. If it's hard to get everything to mix together, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time until a smooth mixture forms.
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Shape the meat into 1 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Broil the meatballs until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
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Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir gently to combine.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
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Top the meatballs with a sprinkling of parsley and parmesan cheese, then serve.