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Easy Cheesy 4-Ingredient Crockpot Beef Meatballs

Delicious, cheesy meatballs made with just four simple ingredients, slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Ensure it's halal
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Choose any that you enjoy
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Opt for mozzarella for extra stretchiness
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Already halal-certified or make your own

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, and shredded cheese. Use clean hands to mix everything together lightly but thoroughly.
  2. Form the mixture into small to medium meatballs—think about two inches in diameter—and place them on a plate.
  3. Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of your crockpot. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on top of the sauce.
  4. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are all coated.
  5. Cover your crockpot and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature of at least 160°F/70°C).
  6. Carefully ladle the delicious meatballs onto a serving dish, and add any additional toppings you like.

Notes

Substitution ideas: use ground chicken or turkey if out of beef (ensure they are halal); for gluten-free, replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free options. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for about 3 months. Reheat in a crockpot or microwave with a splash of marinara sauce.