Mozzarella Stuffed Slow Cooker Meatballs
Juicy, cheesy, and simmered to perfection, these meatballs are bursting with Italian flavor and make a show-stopping main dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Cheese
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Meat
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Binders
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce
- 24 oz Prego Traditional sauce (or similar marinara)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, sausage, garlic powder, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, milk, and parsley until well combined.
- Scoop about 1.5 inches of the meat mixture and shape into a ball.
- Press a mozzarella cube into the center of the meatball and roll to seal it inside.
- Pour 1/3 of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer in the meatballs, then pour more sauce over them. Repeat if needed until all meatballs and sauce are used.
- Cover and cook on High for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until meatballs are fully cooked and cheese is melted inside.
- Serve over pasta, in subs, or with a side of garlic bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to seal each meatball well to prevent cheese from leaking. You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative. For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the meat mix. These meatballs are also great for meal prep and freeze well in sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Fat: 28g