Best 7 Slow Cooker Meatballs With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking slow cooker meatballs with roasted red pepper sauce, a dish that combines the convenience of a slow cooker with the vibrant flavors of roasted red peppers. This delectable recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you crave a hearty and comforting meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little prep, you can have tender, juicy meatballs swimming in a rich and flavorful sauce, all made in the ease of your slow cooker. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing and your stomach craving more!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Explore this appetizer with Italian appeal. Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes and they're ready to simmer all day in the slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 7h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds frozen meatballs (from two 1-pound packages), thawed
1 jar (7.25 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND PEPPERS BY PAM®



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This slow cooker recipe combines flavored tomatoes, Italian-style meatballs and pepper strips. You can just walk away until it's time to cook the pasta.

Provided by Pam Cooking Spray

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (28 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Paste
24 (1/2 ounce) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1 (14 ounce) package frozen bell pepper strips
10 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
6 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Spray inside of large slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, meatballs and pepper strips in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 4 hours or until meatballs are hot and peppers are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions. Drain. Stir meatball mixture to mix well. Serve sauce and meatballs over pasta; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 839.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

MEATBALLS WITH PEPPER SAUCE



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I've found these colorful meatballs keep well in a slow cooker for a no-fuss meal. We enjoy them served over rice or noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 60 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, Worcestershire sauce and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until browned. In a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MEATBALLS AND CHICKPEAS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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This recipe works best with ground beef or ground lamb. You may want to use more of the spices if using ground chicken, pork, or turkey.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup roasted red pepper, preferably piquillo peppers (2 oz)
1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup plain yogurt (can use Greek)
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced
1/8 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/8 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chickpeas, drained if from a can
Greek yogurt, for serving
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • First make the red pepper sauce by pureeing the peppers in a food processor; whisk together with broth and yogurt.
  • To make the meatballs, get a large bowl and combine the ground meat, egg, garlic, minced parsley, thyme, and smoked paprika; use your hands to gently mix.
  • Form into 8 2-inch meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet until shimmering, over medium high heat; brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Push the meatballs to one side, add red pepper sauce and chickpeas; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt.
  • Transfer meatballs and chickpeas to a serving platter; spoon sauce over top, garnish with parsley, and serve with additional yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 131.4, Sodium 1264.8, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 24.2

SLOW COOKER PORCUPINE MEATBALLS WITH PEPPERS



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Zesty porcupine meatballs with bell peppers have from-scratch flavor with shortcuts! Serve over pasta, next to pasta with a simple sauce (I like just olive oil, basil, garlic, and a dash of salt), or with some nice crusty bread.

Provided by LASHER62

Categories     Meatballs

Time 6h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds lean ground beef
⅔ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup milk
1 beaten egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen pepper and onion stir fry vegetable blend

Steps:

  • Thoroughly combine ground beef, rice, milk, egg, garlic, basil, and salt in a bowl. Form the mixture into about 16 1-1/2 inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs well on all sides, about 15 minutes.
  • Place the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, basil, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves in slow cooker, and stir to combine. Put the meatballs into the slow cooker, and stir gently to cover with sauce. Shake the frozen vegetables over the sauce, without stirring, and cook on Low, covered, for 6 to 8 hours, until the meatballs are tender and the vegetables are cooked.
  • About an hour before serving, gently stir the sauce, being careful not to break the meatballs, and remove the bay leaves. Cook for 1 more hour to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1107.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

ZESTY FRIED MEATBALLS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Fried meatballs! I'd never heard of them until I saw this recipe! Recipe is from "Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking 3."

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 40 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
4 eggs, divided
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups vegetable oil (or other frying oil)
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
1/2 cup Catalina dressing
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly spray heavy duty baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; in another small bowl, add remaining bread crumbs.
  • Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs and place them on prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Using a sloted spoon, carefully add meatballs to oil. Fry until golden brown, working in batches.
  • Remove meatballs from oil and arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • For red pepper sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.2

OLD-FASHIONED MEATBALLS IN RED SAUCE



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Provided by Leslie Revsin

Categories     Beef     Cheese     Egg     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Sausage     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes twelve 2 1/2-inch meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground round (15 percent fat)
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in heavy purée

Steps:

  • Remove ground round and sausage from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking, if possible. Place bread crumbs in large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup water. When absorbed, blend together with eggs, garlic, 1/4 cup grated Romano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Add meats to bread crumb mixture and combine well with fork. Form into 12 even balls. Lay in 1 layer in 8 x 14-inch baking dish so each is separated by about 1 inch.
  • Stir 1/4 cup water into crushed tomatoes and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Pour tomatoes over and around meatballs. Sprinkle tops with remaining 1 1/3 tablespoons grated Romano. Bake in center of oven until meatballs are just cooked through, about 18 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • If you don't have any roasted red peppers on hand, you can use a jar of store-bought roasted red pepper sauce.
  • Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the sauce for a slightly sweet flavor.
  • If you like a spicy sauce, add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker meatballs with roasted red pepper sauce is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, and they are simmered in a flavorful sauce made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and spices. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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