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Slow Cooker Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs
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serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
4 reviews
ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/3 cup ketchup, divided
3 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 can (6 ounce size) tomato paste
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine ground beef, 1/3 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, egg onion flakes, garlic sale, and black pepper in medium bowl. Mix lightly but thoroughly; shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in two 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pans or shallow roasting pans. Bake 18 minutes or until browned.
Transfer meatballs to slow cooker. Mix remaining 1 cup ketchup, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce in medium bowl. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours. Serve with cocktail picks.
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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
305 calories, 16 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams protein per four meatballs plus sauce.
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reviews & comments
February 2, 2014
I have made these at least 10 times over the past few years. The recipe is bookmarked in my favorites. Like other reviewers, the sauce is delicious and very easy to make (I like mine with Sriracha). The meatballs themselves are very easy to make and there's something great about home made everything. Don't forget a pair of rubber gloves when mixing for easy clean up.
October 30, 2013
I've used these both as an appetizer and made full size meatballs and served as an entree. They are very good and the sauce is delicious. When I served it as a dinner I served the meatballs and sauce over rice.
January 19, 2011
This is one of our families favorite meals. We use frozen meatballs just to save some time. The sauce is excellent and the kids are always begging for more!
December 13, 2010
Very good and easy! Great appetizer for a party!