Description
Crockpot Garlic Butter Meatballs are a culinary delight that combines juicy meatballs with a rich garlic butter sauce, all effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. This easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an unforgettable dish perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With every bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that leaves everyone asking for seconds. The tantalizing aroma fills the air, making these meatballs an instant favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in chicken broth; simmer for about five minutes.
- Place the meatballs in the crockpot and pour the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until meatballs are tender.
- Serve over pasta or as appetizers with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg