Easy Slow-Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs and Sauce

This easy slow-cooker mozzarella-stuffed meatballs and sauce recipe by Tasty will surely be on your weekly rotation! The flavors are incredible. The meatballs are already good on their own, even without the cheese. If you have a busy schedule and still want to serve a delicious meal to your family, definitely choose this recipe. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• 7 cups crushed tomato
• 1/3 cup of onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
• 2 teaspoons of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

For the meatballs:

• 1 pound beef
• 1 pound mild sausage
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup of onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup of parmesan
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 2 eggs
• 4 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 4 to 5 even pieces each)

Others:

• cooked pasta
• cheese for garnish

 

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Instructions

Step 1:

Add all sauce ingredients to the slow cooker and mix well.

Step 2:

Set the settings to high and cover with the lid while you make the meatballs for about 30 minutes.

Step 3:

In a large bowl, add meatball ingredients except for the mozzarella. Mix everything well with your hands.

Step 4:

Take a golf ball-sized piece of the ground beef mixture and put a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press the meat around the cheese and fully enclose it. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture.

Note: To add more flavor and color to your meatballs,  you can sear them until they are golden brown on the outside before adding them to the sauce

Step 5:

Add the meatballs to the slow cooker and submerge them in the sauce.

Step 6:

Cover it with the lid and cook it on high for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is fully cooked.

Step 7:

Serve it over cooked pasta and garnish with more cheese on top. Enjoy!

 

Easy Slow-Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs and Sauce