Ingredients
1½lbsground beef,use 90% lean
¾cupItalian breadcrumbs
¼cupparsley,fresh, chopped plus more for serving
1tspgarlic,minced
½cuponion,minced
1egg
⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated, plus more for serving
1tspsalt
¼tsppepper
Cooking spray
28ozMarinara Sauce
16oztomatoes,crushed
15oztomato sauce
Preparation
Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
Shape the meat into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Broil the meatballs for about 8 to 10 minutes until browned.
Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir gently to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours.
Top the meatballs with a sprinkling of parsley and parmesan cheese, then serve.
