🍋 Super Easy Meatballs with all the Flavors of Pizza


This is an easy crock pot recipes

Meatballs are like a hamburger and a meatloaf had a baby.  They take on a little bit of both of their characteristics and can be made with so great variety of combinations and flavors.  For these delicious meatballs, we get all the flavors of a good pizza.  The combination of garlic, marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top will satisfy your craving for pizza if you are on a low carb ketogenic diet.  For the family, simply added some goof garlic bread or serve it over pasta.  All the recipes here on flavory FOOD is great for those on a low carb - keto diet and plus everyone else too!
Flavory FOOD is part of the experience of eating good food. These Pizza Meatballs are so full of flavor. The aroma, while they are cooking in the slow cooker, will fill the house and have everyone asking when will they be ready!

Easy Pizza Meatball Recipe

serves 4 - makes 8 meatballs
  • 1 Pound of ground beef
  • 1 Jar of your favorite marinara sauce (pasta red sauce)
  • 1 Teaspoon dried garlic granules 
  • 1 Teaspoon dried onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes 
  • 4 Mozzarella cheese sticks
  • Fresh Parmesan cheese 

Turn your crock pot on the high setting. Gather your ingredients.

Cut cheese sticks into 3rds and set aside.

Form your ground beef into a ball them flatten slightly. Top with dried onion, garlic and salt. Mix together with hands. Form into a flattened round again.

Using a knife or pastry cutter divide the meat into 8 pieces.

Roll a piece into a ball then flatten the ball.

Fold a piece of mozzarella cheese into the ground beef to form a ball. Repeat to make 8 meatballs.

Pour jar of marinara sauce into the crock pot. Place meatballs in the crockpot and cover.

Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 1/2 to 6 hours.

Serve with sauce and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.



This is one of those recipes you will make over and over again. Your family will love it. Make extra and use the leftovers for meatball sandwiches for the kids or have them for your low-carb lunch the next day!

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