Slow Cooker Meatballs in a Rich Tomato Sauce

In this video I make some delicious slow cooker meatballs that are well worth the time and effort of preparing and cooking. Once cooked you’re left with juicy meatballs in a rich tomato pasta sauce that's incredibly tasty.

If you want the full list of ingredients for this recipe you can find them below.

The Meatball Ingredients
• 500g (17 ½ Oz) Beef Mince
• 1 brown onion, finely diced.
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. Parsley, chopped (Fresh or Dried)
• 1 tsp. salt

The Tomato Sauce Ingredients
• 1 Brown Onion, Diced
• 2 tsp. Crushed Garlic
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 2 Cans 400g (14 Oz) Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Tsp. Basil
• 1 Tsp. Oregano
• 1 Tsp. Salt
• 2 Bay leaves

You’re able to swap the beef mice for something else if you prefer a different type of meat. For example, chicken, pork and even turkey will work just fine in this recipe. It really just comes down to what you prefer and have in the fridge.

These meatballs are fine to just to have by themselves, you could even top them with a bit of parmesan. Alternatively, if you have a bit of time and you feel like it then pasta, rice or even polenta goes really well with these.

This dish is probably one of the more involved dishes out of the video recipes on this channel. However, you will find that it is well worth the effort involved.

If you end up with any leftovers, then be sure to keep them for later. These meatballs work perfectly in something like a homemade meatball sub, if you feel like trying something different.

If you prefer a richer tomato sauce with a bit of more depth, then red wine will help with that. Simply add at the same time as you add the diced tomatoes into the slow cooker.

[MyREDTAIL]

1 LG Can of Puree & 1 Can of Crushed Tomatoes & Paste, also I add a little Red wine into my Sauce also? Now that's Italian" FORGETABOUTIT"

[rpatel]

Great recipe, but personally I dont brown the meatballs before, makes them a bit dry. They will cook perfectly in the sauce

[MyREDTAIL]

I USE 1/2 Beef & 1/2 Ground Pork, For my Meatball Mix There are times when I have just Ground Turkey that I have used to make mine also, In a pinch etc. They come out great also, Not as good as the Beef mix though.

[MyREDTAIL]

When it's all done, you can enjoy it with your Favorite Pasta, Or On some Italian Bread Like Hero's, with some melted Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Style etc.

[MyREDTAIL]

I use fresh minced Garlic in my Meat mix, Love the taste of fresh Garlic, Dry Basil, Oregano Onion Powder Also You can also throw in some Italian Sausages Hot & Sweet in the Sauce, it will give it a nice flavor also & Sprinkle in some fresh Fennel Seeds into your Sauce also Great flavor etc.

[oliverhall]

Yumm, i added chili flakes into my tomato base to give it a nice kick and some heat to it.