Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 jar (24 ounces) favorite marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
-Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl. Blend gently – don’t overwork the meat.
-Form 1 1/2 inch meatballs, placing them on a plate.
-Pour half the marinara sauce into the slow cooker.
-Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the slow cooker, stacking if needed but avoid overcrowding.
-Cover meatballs with remaining sauce, add red pepper flakes if desired.