Yield: 20-24 meatballs.I like to use my 1 and 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the meatballs. This helps keep them all the same size.
Ingredients
1poundlean ground beef or ground turkey
1large egg
1/2cuppanko bread crumbs
2tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese
¼teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried basil
2tablespoonsmilkI use 1%
1-2tablespoonsoilto fry meatballs
2(24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, lightly whisk egg. Add ground beef, panko, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and milk and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Form mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs, I use my 1 and 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to help form even meatballs.
Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook meatballs in batches of 10-12 (don't over crowd the skillet), until they are golden brown on the outside. Note: the meatballs will not be cooked through at this step and will continue cooking in the slow cooker.
Place meatballs into the bottom of a slow cooker, cover with marinara sauce and stir to combine.
Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.