Meatballs And Gravy Slow Cooker Recipe

May 21, 2023 Post a Comment

Paleo Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara Sauce {Whole30} from www.paleorunningmomma.com

Description

This comforting, easy slow cooker dish is a classic favorite. Delicious, soft and juicy meatballs are slow cooked in a rich, creamy gravy sauce. This is the perfect recipe if you are looking to feed a large crowd, or just want to make a delicious dinner that only gets better with time.

This recipe is a great way to use up ground beef, as well as any vegetables that need to be used up. The meatballs are made with a few simple ingredients, and the gravy is a simple combination of broth, cream, and seasonings. The result is a flavorful, comforting meal that your family will love.

This dish is so easy to make, and it only requires minimal prep work. All you have to do is mix together the ingredients for the meatballs, form them into balls, and then place them in the slow cooker. Then, all you have to do is stir together the ingredients for the gravy and pour it over the meatballs.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until everything is evenly combined.

2. Form the mixture into 18-20 meatballs and place them in the slow cooker.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to turn golden brown.

4. Slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Pour the gravy over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.

6. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

7. To serve, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Equipment

Large bowl
Large skillet
Whisk
Slow cooker

Notes

If you don’t have panko bread crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs or cracker crumbs instead. You can also use a combination of different types of bread crumbs.

If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can substitute it with a combination of dried herbs such as oregano, basil, and thyme.

You can substitute the beef broth with chicken broth or vegetable broth.

You can use light cream or half-and-half if you want a lighter version of the gravy.