Crockpot Meatballs (Italian Style)
Each serving of these Crockpot Meatballs delivers 30g protein and 379 calories, making them a protein-dense option for meal prep. Set-and-forget preparation yields 4 servings with minimal active time, freeing you to focus on training while dinner cooks unattended. Perfect for hitting daily protein targets without sacrificing batch-cooking efficiency.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(120g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(30g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Whole Milk(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(45g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(30g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Italian seasoning(5g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Pasta, Whole Wheat
- •Polenta
- •Rice, Brown, Long-Grain
- •Bread, French Or Hoagie Roll
Instructions
- 1Lightly coat the bottom of a 5-quarter or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. In a large mixing bowl, place the beef, panko, Worcestershire sauce, milk, parsley, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and eggs. With a fork, break up the meat and stir the ingredients together until evenly combined.
- 2Gently form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs, being careful not to compact the meat. If the mixture is sticking to your hands, wet them slightly. Arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. You’ll have about 12 meatballs total.
- 3Pour the pasta sauce over the top. Sprinkle evenly with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
- 4Cover the slow cooker and cook the meatballs on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through (slice one in half to check). With a spoon, gently turn the meatballs to coat them in the sauce and distribute the garlic and red pepper flakes.
- 5Sprinkle additional Parmesan and parsley on top, to taste. Serve as desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
379
calories
30g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Saturated fat
- 6.1g
- Sodium
- 539 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.3g
4 servings per batch · ~184g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Meatballs Italian Style have per serving?
Each serving delivers 30g of protein with 379 calories total. Macros break down to 16g fat and 28g carbs per serving.
How quickly can I prep Crockpot Meatballs Italian Style and how many servings?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch makes this suitable for appetizer platters, side dishes, or light meals during the week. The crockpot preparation requires minimal active time once meatballs are formed.
Are Crockpot Meatballs Italian Style good for fat loss?
At 379 calories with 30g protein, these meatballs work as a controlled-portion appetizer or side during fat loss phases. The protein density helps maintain satiety without derailing daily calorie targets.
