Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine


Test Kitchen tips
  • Browning meatballs before placing in slow cooker gives an intense meaty flavor.
  • Make a open-faced meatball sub with leftover meatballs.
  • Try homemade tomato sauce in place of store-bought.