Slow Cooker Sunday Gravy Meatballs Easy CrowdPleaser

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork
• 1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned or plain, panko work too)
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) black pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce/170g) can tomato paste
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth or beef broth
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste