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    Published: Mar 27, 2018 · Updated: Feb 11, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Crockpot Meatball Sub Recipe

    Yeah! It's time for another slow cooker crock pot recipe! Today's Slow Cooker Crock Pot Meatball Sub Recipe is so good! You could also add these to pasta if you really wanted to but I love having them as subs.

    This time of year it is so nice to come in the house and have dinner hot and ready! I love that this recipe barely takes any time to prep and have cooking in the slow cooker. It honestly maybe takes longer to get everything out of the fridge than it does to set up the entire recipe.

    Crockpot Meatball Sub Recipe

    Easy Slow Cooker Crock Pot Meatball Subs sandwiches made with frozen meatballs! Great comfort food dinner for the entire family.

    One thing I love about crockpot meals is they are ready when I get home from work. Many days I am wiped out from working in the park and want/need a hearty filling dinner to fill me up.

    As a Park Ranger, my days include talking with park guests, maintaining park safety, working with chainsaws, clearing snow and so much more.

    Many days I am outside for the majority of the day which is amazing but can also wear a guy out. It is so nice coming home and opening the door to smelling dinner already cooked and ready to go!

    Do you have a slow cooker crockpot meal you love to make? I would love to hear about it.  My wife Tammilee makes tons of slow cooker recipes on her site and I am trying to make more of them myself. They are so dang easy to make and I am not going to lie being able to use frozen meatballs and not have to make them from scratch is a total win!!!

    This Slow Cooker Meatball Sub recipe is also great for game day parties! Get this set up before the game and your guests can enjoy a sub anytime they want to. You get to actually enjoy the game and do not have to stress about running to check the stovetop or oven. A total win-win!

    If you love slow cooker recipes check out my easy Crock Pot Beef Lasagna Recipe! It is so good and easy which I love! I also have a slow cooker sloppy joes recipe which is easy and so filling. Can you tell I am working the crockpot over as much as I can!

    Super easy Crock Pot Meatball Sub Recipe made with frozen meatballs!!! The slow cooker crockpot does all the work. These are great for game day parties or family dinner. Seriously so easy to make! #Slowcooker #crockpot #meatball #recipe

     

     

    Slow Cooker Meatball Subs Recipe

    Ingredients needed to make meatball subs

    meatballs
    spaghetti sauce
    onion
    chili flakes
    Italian seasoning
    salt and pepper
    sub buns
    mozzarella cheese

    Equipment needed to make slow cooker meatball subs

    Crockpot - This crockpot is great. It has a countdown timer but also switches to warm once the cooking time has completed. Perfect for anyone who runs around and may not be in the kitchen right when the timer goes off.

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    Slow Cooker Crock Pot Meatball Subs Recipe

    How to make Slow Cooker Crock Pot Meatball Subs Recipe
    Course Entree
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 4 hours hours
    Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 558kcal
    Author Park Ranger John

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb meatballs small, frozen
    • 2 C spaghetti sauce
    • ¼ onion chopped fine
    • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
    • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • salt and pepper as desired
    • 4 sub buns approx. 4 – 5 inches long
    • 1 ¼ C mozzarella cheese shredded

    Instructions

    • In the slow cooker bowl, add spaghetti sauce, onion, chili flakes, Italian seasoning and frozen meatballs.
    • Cook on high for 3 – 4 hours
    • When serving, slice open the buns and toast lightly
    • Scoop up enough meatballs to line the inside of the bun, and dollop sauce over top
    • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
    • Place in the microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese, or leave as is and let the heat from the meatballs slowly melt the cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2140mg | Potassium: 1472mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1525IU | Vitamin C: 25.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 15.4mg

     

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    1. Kimberly Flickinger says

      July 20, 2017 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      I never knew you could make them in the crock pot, I will definitely try this recipe. My father loves meatball subs.

      Reply
    2. Sue says

      March 16, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      I made this recipe today. They were really good. Had to stop myself from eating two subs. Everyone in the house agreed we will be making these again soon.

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