Back in my day, the concept of set-it-and-forget-it cooking was as magical to us as pumpkin turning into a carriage. Now, with our trusty slow cookers, that magic is at our fingertips every day. These tender, saucy meatballs capture all the comfort of a Sunday family dinner with none of the fuss.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Sauce:
1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
1 Parmesan rind optional

Optional Garnishes:
Fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese
Extra red pepper flakes

Instructions

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