Big Game Party: Savory BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs

Savory BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 lbs. 95% lean ground beef

1 1/3 c. catsup, divided

3 Tbsp. seasoned dry breadcrumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes

¾ tsp. garlic salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 c. packed light brown sugar

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

¼ c. soy sauce

¼ c. apple cider vinegar

1 ½ tsp. hot pepper sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium-sized bowl, combine ground beef, 1/3 c. catsup, bread crumbs, egg, onion flakes, garlic salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly, but lightly. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in 2 (15x10 inch) jelly roll pans. Bake 18 minutes or until browned.

Transfer hot meatballs to a slow cooker. Mix remaining 1 c. catsup, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, vinegar and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for four hours. You can serve with cocktail picks.