Slow Cooker German Meatballs. Serve these slow cooked meatballs with your favorite pasta. The meatballs were great; but, the sauce was VERY bland. Slow-cooker meatballs are really more of a cooking technique than a recipe.

If you have another favorite meatball recipe. I created this Old World favorite from a dish I had in my travels. This flavorful slow-cooker bratwurst recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. You can cook Slow Cooker German Meatballs using 9 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Slow Cooker German Meatballs

1. You need 1/2 lb of Unseasoned Pork.
2. It's 1/2 lb of Beef.
3. You need 1 of Egg.
4. It's 1 1/2 tbsp of Bread Crumbs.
5. It's 1/2 tbsp of Paprika.
6. It's 1 tsp of Pepper.
7. It's 1/2 tsp of Dried Parsley.
8. You need 1 pinch of Nutmeg.
9. You need 2 (12 oz) of Jars of Fat Free Brown Gravy, 24 oz altogether.

I like to serve it with pasta. —Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Slow cookers can help during the week to prepare meals for your family. Come home and put on some whole grain rice or noodles and serve these meatballs on.

Slow Cooker German Meatballs instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees..
2. Mix all of the ingredients, except the gravy, together, but careful not to over-mix. That will make the meatballs tough and rubbery..
3. Form the mixture into golf sized balls, then place them onto a baking dish. The mixture should make about 12 meatballs..
4. Place the meatballs into the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip them over. If you do not wish to put them into the slow cooker, then cook them for another 5 minutes..
5. After that, bake for another 10 minutes until somewhat crispy on the outside. Again, if you do not wish to put them into the slow cooker, then cook them for another 5 minutes..
6. Let the meatballs cool for about 15 minutes, then place them into the slow cooker..
7. Pour both jars of gravy on top of the meatballs, close lid, put the temperature on low and cook for 4 to 6 hours..
8. Enjoy!.

These Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs are the perfect treat for a summer bbq, game watching party or even a weeknight dinner. Be warned, whatever the occasion these slow cooker meatballs with be gone quick! Can you put raw meatballs in a slow cooker? This recipe for Sticky BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs is one of my favorites for whenever I need a quick and easy appetizer. I use barbecue sauce to make a delicious glaze on my homemade meatballs, but feel free to use storebought meatballs if you prefer.