Valkyria's Slow-Cooker Meatballs
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 16
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Valkyria's Slow-Cooker Meatballs calories by ingredient
Introduction
You can freeze two meatballs in a small container with 4 oz sauce, then thaw and throw over pasta and vegetables for a super-quick meal for one.The shiitake mushrooms add a delicious flavor and cook down into nothingness if you chop them up finely enough. You can freeze two meatballs in a small container with 4 oz sauce, then thaw and throw over pasta and vegetables for a super-quick meal for one.
The shiitake mushrooms add a delicious flavor and cook down into nothingness if you chop them up finely enough.
Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
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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 eggs
1 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 garlic
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
Optional:
1.5 cups diced shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup red wine (i used cabernet sauvignon)
Tips
Grass-fed beef is better for your health, for the environment, and for the cows. It is leaner and contains a higher amount of omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E than grain-fed beef. Support your local farmers!
Do not skimp on the parmesano reggiano cheese.. it makes all the difference for the flavor of the meatballs compared to the bland Kraft varieties.
You could also use seasoned breadrcrumbs instead of the italian seasoning plus whole grain bread.
I use Vino de Milo roasted garlic chianti sauce, but you could use whatever sauce you prefer... just watch the sugar and salt content.
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
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
