Saucy Meatballs in a Slow Cooker

There’s nothing quite like coming home to the comforting aroma of slow-cooked meatballs in a rich, tangy sauce 🍷

This recipe brings together lean ground beef and a delectable sauce made with ketchup, mustard, and wine. Let your slow cooker work its magic, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready by the time you finish your day.

These meatballs are perfect for family dinners (kids love them) or a gathering with your mates (they’ll love them, too).

Serve them over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for a Deluxe Subway Meatball Sub!

Saucy Meatballs in a Slow Cooker

Recipe by Linda D'AngeloDifficulty: Easier than it looks

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

5

hours 

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup

• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon vinegar

• 2/3 cup red or white wine

• 2 eggs, beaten

• ½ cup milk

• 1 cup soft bread crumbs

• 1 pound/ 450 g lean ground beef

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper

• 3 tablespoons minced parsley

• 2 tablespoons grated onion

• ½ teaspoon extra Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Cooking steps

• Put ketchup, mustard, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and wine into an electric cooker and mix.
• Cover and cook on Low while preparing the meatballs.
• Mix eggs, milk, and bread crumbs in a bowl.
• Add meat, salt, seasoned pepper, parsley, onion, and remaining Worcestershire sauce; mix lightly.
• Shape into small balls.
• Heat butter in a pan or skillet, add meatballs, and brown on all sides.
• Add browned meatballs to the sauce in the cooker and mix.
• Cover and cook on Low for 4-6 hours.