Description
These slow cooker meatballs are perfect for a game day appetizer. Spruce up your next tailgate with these perfect bites!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, Loose
- ¾ cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs
- ½ cups Asiago Cheese, Finely Grated
- 2 whole Large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¾ teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 30 ounces, fluid Marinara Sauce (store-bought Or Homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, More To Taste
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, For Garnish
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Asiago cheese, eggs, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Mix the ingredients together with a large spoon or your hands until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Shape the meat into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or saute pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. You may need to do this in batches, depending on how large your pan is. Remove the meatballs from heat.
Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker and lay them out evenly along the bottom. You may layer them on top of one another if your slow cooker is small. Pour the marinara sauce over top and sprinkle on the crushed red pepper. Cover. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
Remove the meatballs from heat, garnish with parsley and serve on buttered rolls or individually as an appetizer. Enjoy!
