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Slow-Cooker-Pesto-Beef-Meatballs-Recipe

Slow Cooker Pesto Beef Meatballs

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Savor the rich taste of Slow Cooker Pesto Beef Meatballs, a dish packed with flavor from quality beef, fresh garlic, and zesty pesto. Perfect for a quick dinner, these meatballs are easy to prepare and cook low and slow, making them a go-to for homemade comfort food lovers.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 968g (4 cups) of passata
  • 400g of chopped tomatoes (good quality), canned
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • salt and black pepper to season
  • 1lb (455g) of extra lean ground beef (mince)
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
  • 3 tablespoons of red pesto
  • 30g of parmesan, grated
  • 30g of dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in the slow cooker and mix well.
  2. In a bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients and form into 20 meatballs.
  3. Place the meatballs in the sauce, ensuring they are all covered with the sauce.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy.

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Notes

Feel free to add more herbs or spices to the sauce for extra flavor.
These meatballs can be served over pasta, rice, or in a sandwich for variety.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 495 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg