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Crockpot Meatballs

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, meatballs are a beloved dish that showcases the use of simple ingredients to create hearty, flavorful meals. Traditionally served with pasta or on their own, they are often associated with family gatherings and comfort food. Today, variations abound globally, with many adapting the recipe to suit local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 lbs meatballs
barbecue sauce
1 cup grape jelly

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

1

Dump 4 lbs of meatballs into the crockpot without thawing them out.

2

Squeeze barbecue sauce over the meatballs, using whatever kind you prefer.

3

Add 1 cup of grape jelly to the crockpot, ensuring equal amounts of grape jelly and barbecue sauce.

4

Turn the crockpot on high and cook for about 3 hours.

5

Stir the mixture halfway through cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

crockpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Slow Cooker Meatballs
Local Name: Polpette in pentola a pressione

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