Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Crockpot Meatballs in Marinara
Crockpot Meatballs in Marinara is made with marinara sauce, lean ground beef, and beef broth.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 240 min
- Total
- 255 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Beef
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Get to know the ingredients
lean ground beef
In the method: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, broth, parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Italian bread crumbs
In the method: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, broth, parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
beef broth (or water)
In the method: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, broth, parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1.5 lbs lean ground beefIngredient note
Source: 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbsIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup beef broth (or water)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 eggsIngredient note
Source: 1 tbsp Italian seasoningsIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp onion powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 24 oz marinara sauce (1 jar)
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Crockpot Meatballs in Marinara
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2.5 hours.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, broth, parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2.5 hours.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
