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Easy Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 996kcal

Ingredients

For the subs:

  • 2 lbs. homemade meatballs
  • 24 oz. spaghetti sauce or make homemade
  • 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 6-8 buns whole wheat sub

For the meatballs:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef extra lean
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs or oatmeal ground in a blender or food processor.
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce optional
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the spaghetti sauce:

  • 28 oz. peeled whole tomatoes
  • ½ Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • ½ tsp. oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

For the subs:

  • Mix together meatballs and sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

For the meatballs:

  • Mix all ingredients together & form small 1 inch balls.
  • Place on a cookie sheet (with side. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.

For the spaghetti sauce:

  • Pour the tomatoes and all the juice from the can into a blender.
  • Quickly blend just to chop the tomatoes.
  • Sauce shouldn't be smooth.
  • Pour from the blender into medium sized bowl.
  • Stir remaining ingredients in by spoon.

Notes

Any extra sauce can be frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 996kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 1563mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 8mg