Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce

• crushed tomato3 lb
• onion1¾ oz
• garlic2 clove
• dried basil2 teaspoon
• dried oregano1 teaspoon
• pepper½ teaspoon
• salt½ teaspoon
• beef1 lb
• mild sausage1 lb
• breadcrumb4 oz
• onion1¾ oz
• parmesan cheese1 oz
• onion powder1 teaspoon
• garlic powder1 teaspoon
• dried thyme1 teaspoon
• dried oregano1 teaspoon
• salt½ teaspoon
• pepper½ teaspoon
• egg2
• mozzarella cheese4 stick
• whole milk½ cup
• parsley½ cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir.

2. 2

   Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.) Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Using your hands, mix until fully combined.

4. 4

   Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle.

5. 5

   Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it.

6. 6

   Repeat until all meat is used.

7. 7

   Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.

8. 8

   Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.

9. 9

   Serve by itself or over pasta.

10. 10

    Enjoy!