Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

Meatballs cooked slowly in marinara sauce until they are tender and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper

Mix until well combined

Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs

Pour marinara sauce and water into the slow cooker

Stir to combine

Add meatballs to the slow cooker, making sure they are submerged in the sauce

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until meatballs are cooked through

Serve over cooked pasta or with crusty bread, and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired