Valkyria's Slow-Cooker Meatballs

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
2 lbs Grass-Fed Ground sirloin (93-95% lean). 1/2 cup Parmesano Reggiano (grated).3, 16-oz cans of your favorite pasta sauce 2 eggs1 cup breadcrumbs (tear up pieces of whole grain bread. I like to add whole oats, spelt, wheat berries, etc for a nuttier taste). 3 cloves garlic2 tsp Italian seasoning1/2 cup milk1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp sea saltOptional: 1.5 cups diced shiitake mushrooms1/4 cup red wine (i used cabernet sauvignon)
Directions
Dice garlic and mushrooms (if using).

Add sauce to the slow cooker and turn it on high. Add mushrooms to sauce (if using).

In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Mix well.

Form into 2 oz meatballs (a little larger than a golf ball) and drop into sauce.

Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5

30 min Before serving, add wine (if using), stir gently, and let simmer.

Serving Size: 2 meatballs and 3-4 oz sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 193.2
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 58.7 mg
  • Sodium: 525.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 17.3 g

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