Yum! I will add this to my list of regulars. Doubled the sauce, used fresh ginger (although I used too much; no more than 1 tsp for the double batch, in my opinion). Added fresh cilantro to the top. Used left over rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef (because I had it). Next time, shredded carrots would be a good addition. Great dish!

Reviewed On: Jan. 30, 2012

Did I overcook them? They were just okay. I've made better. They were just kind of dense (and I didn't over work the meat). I used a 90/20 ground beef but I've used lean meat before with great success. Maybe I overcooked them. After baking, I let them simmer in my homemade sauce for an hour and a half. Not my best sauce either so maybe I was having an off night. I'm not sure I'll use this recipe again but don't not try on my account. I usually pan fry my meatballs and finish in the oven. I prefer that (more flavorful).

Reviewed On: Jan. 19, 2012

I love my slow cooker and am looking for more ideas. Love this idea but miss having the melted/burned cheese on top that you can achieve in the oven. Also, I seasoned the ground beef heavily (Italian seasoning, crushed fennel seed, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, oregano). The cheese mixture was good but needed more seasoning (maybe salt, pepper, dried basil and oregano). The big mistake I made was using cheap sauce. I always make homemade sauces so I don't know much about jars of sauce and what to buy. I figured I would go with the well known brand that starts with an R....since I knew there wouldn't be tomato chunks that my young kids would not like. That sauce is too bland for me. Next time, I'll hopefully find something better or just use my own, frozen, homemade sauce. I think it could use more noodles (maybe add another layer in there??). I think the addition of Italian sausage would be a good one! I just wasn't willing to spend the money on a dish I wasn't sure we'd like. I will definitely make this again, because I just LOVE having dinner complete at the end of a day but I will modify it next time. Lastly, I cooked it on low for 2 hrs and on high for 2. Not anywhere near burned. It could even go a couple of more hours.

Reviewed On: Dec. 18, 2011