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meatball smothered with sauce

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS

These Slow Cooker Meatballs are perfect for holidays, parties or game-day. Simple crockpot meatballs slathered in a slightly sweet bbq sauce for a flavorful dinner or appetizer.
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker meatballs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12
Calories: 378kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup BBQ Sauce
  • ½ Cup Blueberry Preserves
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 3 Tbsp BBQ Seasoning optional
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Cup Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Traditional Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Green Onion for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and the blueberry preserves and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, BBQ seasoning, parmesan cheese, diced onion, egg, milk and breadcrumbs. Mix using a wooden spoon or hands.
  • Roll the meatball mixture into 2.5oz balls and set aside.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Brown the meatballs on each side, about 1 minute per side. Do not cook all the way through.
  • Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the meatballs and half of the BBQ sauce mixture. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours.
  • When done, remove the meatballs from the slow cooker using tongs and discard the leftover cooking liquid. Coat the meatballs with the rest of the BBQ sauce mixture and serve. Garnish with sliced green onion if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 518mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g
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