Slow Cooker Veal Meatballs

Name: Slow Cooker Veal Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 30 meatballs
Ingredients: 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2 - 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 Tablespoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper ({optional}); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 sweet onion (chopped); 1 Tablespoons sugar; 1 pound ground veal; 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 egg (slightly beaten); 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper ({optional}); 1 garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Slow Cooker Veal Meatballs are tender meatballs that simmer in a rich tomato sauce and create a hearty, delicious meal perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. These also freeze well for later!

Prep15 min
Cook6 hr
Total6 hr 15 min
Makes30 meatballs
Calories43

Ingredients

30 meatballs

28 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 - 15 ounces diced tomatoes
1 Tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper ({optional})
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 sweet onion (chopped)
1 Tablespoons sugar
1 pound ground veal
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg (slightly beaten)
2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper ({optional})
1 garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Method

1
Put all of the sauce ingredients into the slow cooker and stir.
2
In a large mixing bowl combine the meatball ingredients. Using a cookie scoop or your hands form the veal into 1-inch meatballs and submerge into the sauce in the slow cooker.
3
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
4
Once the meatballs are done cooking serve them with the pasta of your choice along with fresh parsley, basil and parmesan cheese. You can also serve the meatballs as an appetizer.