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Slow Cooker Meatball Sub Sandwiches

Home made cheesy meatballs subs the whole family will love. Easy to make in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 medium Egg beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

  • 1 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

extra ingredients

  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 6 sandwich buns or rolls

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the meatballs. Form 20-24 meatballs. Set aside.
  • In a 5 qt or 6 qt slow cooker, combine the sauce ingredients.
  • Place the formed meatballs in the sauce mixture.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
  • Put 3-4 meatballs in each sandwich bun or roll and top with some sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Broil each sandwich for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve.

Notes

Substitute frozen Italian meatballs for the meatball ingredients. Cook for 2 hours on HIGH.
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