Fast and easy, tasty and cheesy slow cooker meatballs. These are great for serving over hamburger buns, French rolls or Texas toast.

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 can Fried Onions -- 2.8 oz
2 eggs
1 package Onion Soup Mix -- 1 oz.
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Mix first 6 ingredients together. Form into Balls. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until firm, about 20 minutes. Place meatballs in crockpot. Top with soup and cheese. Cook on Low 6 hours.

This is a more sophisticated recipe with flavors you can alter by changing your meat of choice from beef to veal or lamb.

1 pound lean ground lamb (or beef, veal, etc)
1 onion, grated or chopped fine
1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice


Combine meat, onion, rice , salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon zest. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil if meat is lean and not adhering . Shape into 24 balls about 1 1/2 inches round. Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Place meatballs into a deep skillet. Add water to just cover them. Simmer for about 30 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Once the meatballs are poached, adjust cooking water so it comes about half-way up the meatballs (add some or pour some off, if necessary).

Vigorously mix eggs and lemon juice together. Stir in about 1/2 cup of cooking water to temper the egg mixture, then stir into the water and meatballs. Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, 3-4 minutes. Taste for seasoning.

Serve hot, on lightly toasted French rolls with sauce poured over


Don?t hesitate to use the following ideas with your favorite bag of frozen meatballs. Simply plop the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker set a Medium (or Low). Add the ingredients and cook for 6 hours. Serve warm over rolls or noodles.

Italian With A Twist:
2 medium onions, medium dice
1 bottle beer, 12 ounces
1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Classic Party Meatballs:
1 pound cooked meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 can (12 oz) chili sauce
3 teaspoons dijon mustard

Holiday Zing Meatballs:
1 can whole cranberry sauce (16 oz)
1 bottle chili sauce (12 oz.)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
2 packages frozen cooked meatballs (1 pound each)

Whether you want to make your own meatballs or spice up your favorite frozen meatballs, these are some delicious and easy recipes to get you started. Enjoy!