That’s a classic cozy slow-cooker meal—rich, filling, and very easy to make.
Here’s a simple version of meatballs in a slow cooker with egg noodles and savory sauce:
🍝 Ingredients
🧆 Meatballs:
- 500g ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herbs or oregano
🍲 Sauce:
- 1 can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (adds depth)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 small onion (chopped)
🍜 To serve:
- Egg noodles
- Butter (optional)
🔥 How to make it
1. Form meatballs
Mix all meatball ingredients and roll into small balls.
2. Add to slow cooker
Place meatballs in the slow cooker (no need to brown first, but you can for extra flavor).
3. Make the sauce
Mix tomato sauce, broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and spices. Pour over meatballs.
4. Slow cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
5. Cook egg noodles
Near the end, boil Egg noodles separately until soft.
6. Serve
- Place noodles in a bowl
- Add meatballs and sauce on top
- Optional: butter noodles or sprinkle cheese
🧠 Tips for best flavor
- Browning meatballs first = richer taste
- Add a splash of cream at the end for a creamy version
- Let sauce sit 10–15 minutes before serving to thicken
🍽️ Bottom line
This is a comfort food slow-cooker dish—minimal effort, rich savory flavor, and perfect for family meals or meal prep.
If you want, I can also give you a creamy mushroom version or a low-calorie high-protein version.
