Dinner for 6
Slow Cooker Meatballs
Ground beef meatballs simmer slowly in marinara sauce until tender and safely cooked through.
$5.67for 4 servings
$1.42 per serving$5.67 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
Steps
- Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, making about 24 evenly sized pieces.
- Pour half the marinara into a 6-quart slow cooker and arrange the meatballs inside.
- Cover the meatballs with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, until the centers reach 160 F.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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