{"id":12295,"date":"2026-04-08T17:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=12295"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:18:39","slug":"slow-cooker-meatball-noodle-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/04\/08\/slow-cooker-meatball-noodle-dish\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Meatball Noodle Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 lb ground beef<br>1\/4 cup breadcrumbs<br>1 egg<br>2 cloves garlic minced<br>1\/4 cup grated parmesan<br>1 tsp salt<br>1\/2 tsp black pepper<br>1 tsp onion powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 cups beef broth<br>1 packet brown gravy mix<br>1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<br>1 tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 cups egg noodles<br>2 tbsp butter<br>1\/4 cup heavy cream optional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a bowl combine ground beef breadcrumbs egg garlic parmesan salt pepper and onion powder<br>Mix well and form into medium meatballs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place meatballs in the slow cooker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another bowl whisk together beef broth gravy mix Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder<br>Pour over the meatballs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 30 minutes before serving add egg noodles directly into the slow cooker<br>Stir gently and cover until noodles are tender<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stir in butter and heavy cream at the end for a richer sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The meatballs cook slowly in a flavorful broth creating a rich and savory sauce<br>The noodles absorb all the juices making them soft and delicious<br>Butter and cream add a smooth and comforting finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High in protein<br>Easy one pot meal<br>Perfect for busy days<br>Great for leftovers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calories about 450 per serving<br>Protein about 25g<br>Carbs about 35g<br>Fat about 22g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use frozen meatballs if short on time<br>Add mushrooms or onions for extra flavor<br>Add more broth if the sauce gets too thick<br>Skip cream for a lighter version<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A cozy hearty and simple meal that brings comfort with every bite perfect for family dinners or meal prep<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients 1 lb ground beef1\/4 cup breadcrumbs1 egg2 cloves garlic minced1\/4 cup grated parmesan1 tsp salt1\/2 tsp black pepper1 tsp onion powder 3 cups beef broth1 packet brown gravy mix1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp garlic powder 2 cups egg noodles2 tbsp butter1\/4 cup heavy cream optional Instructions In a bowl combine ground beef breadcrumbs egg &#8230; <a title=\"Slow Cooker Meatball Noodle Dish\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/04\/08\/slow-cooker-meatball-noodle-dish\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Slow Cooker Meatball Noodle Dish\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12295"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12295\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12297,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12295\/revisions\/12297"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}