Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 pound Ground Pork
• 1/4 cups Onion, Minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped
• 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
• 2 whole Eggs
• 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
• Salt And Pepper
• 2 cans (24 Ounces Each) Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 whole (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste
• 2 whole Bay Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• Basil For Serving, If Desired
• Parmesan Cheese For Serving, If Desired

1. Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese to a large bowl.
2. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Mix with your hands until combined.
4. Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs.
5. I made 24 meatballs.
6. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
7. Broil meatballs on high until browned on each side.
8. About 4-5 minutes on each side.
9. Add meatballs to slow cooker.
10. Top with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
11. Cook on low for 4 hours.
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13. Serve warm with basil or parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/slow-cooker-italian-meatballs-2/ (may not work)