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Zesty Italian Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
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These zesty Italian barbecue meatballs are the perfect addition to any party or gathering. They're easy to make and are cooked in a slow cooker, making them perfect for busy hosts.
serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
2 reviews
ingredients
MEATBALLS
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 eggs, beaten
SAUCE
1 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce
3/4 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water, as needed
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the meatball ingredients. Form into walnut-sized balls.
Bake the meatballs in a shallow baking dish at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until browned. Drain off any fat. Transfer meatballs to Crock-Pot Slow Cooker.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour over the meatballs in the stoneware.
Cover; cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours. Stir once in the middle of cooking to baste the meatballs with the sauce.
Remove the meatballs from the sauce to serve.
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crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.nutrition data
416 calories, 27 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, 19 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
August 6, 2014
Some of the best meatballs I've had! Very tender. Not sure if it's the meatball mix or from cooking them in the crock pot in the sauce. Either way, this recipe is a keeper!
July 15, 2011
Not really sure why it says to remove the meatballs from the sauce for serving. The sauce is part of the recipe! Serve as an appetizer or entree (great with rice, pasta, or on buns for a meatball sandwich)