Crockpot Meatball Sliders

5 from 1 vote

Crockpot Meatball Sliders, a great appetizer for every occasion. The Italian-style meatballs are cooked in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and parmesan, and topped with more cheese. All this goodness is then sandwiched between some delicious buns. Pure perfection! Why not have them for Game Day?

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the meatballs

250 g lean ground beef (½ lb)
½ onion, grated or minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

For the tomato sauce

1 can chopped tomatoes 400 g, 13 oz (or any other sauce of your choice)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves

To assemble the sliders

4 buns
½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Add the chopped tomatoes to the slow cooker together with the parmesan, seasoning, parmesan and bay leaves.
To make the meatballs, mix the ground beef with minced onion, garlic, parmesan and seasoning.
Shape into balls, and add them to the slow cooker too.
Cook on high for 3.5-4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.
Once the meatballs and sauce are ready, cut the buns in half horizontally, but not all the way through, divide the meatballs and sauce, top with grated cheese, and place under the grill for 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese.
Alternatively, you can place the in the oven, or just enjoy them without grilling/baking.

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