Description
These slow cooker mozzarella stuffed meatballs are juicy, tender meatballs filled with melted mozzarella and simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for an easy and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Take a scoop of the mixture, flatten slightly, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and form the meat around it to seal completely.
- Place the stuffed meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted inside.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Chilling the meatballs before cooking helps prevent cheese from leaking out.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for best results.
- Try ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Freeze cooked meatballs in sauce for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
