Giant Slow Cooker Meatballs

Recipe by Budget Bytes · ★ 4.92 (12) · indexed by SeasonSort

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 26oz. jar marinara sauce
• 12 oz. spaghetti

Nutrition as published by Budget Bytes. Cost is an estimate from this week’s regional produce & meat prices plus typical pantry costs. Indexed as factual data — the full method and photos live on Budget Bytes.

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