Ingredients for Aunt Jenny's Slow Cooker Meatballs
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (or equivalent egg substitute)
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Lemon Juice (not found in recipe)
- Jellied Cranberry Sauce (not found in recipe)
- Chili Sauce (not found in recipe)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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How to Make Aunt Jenny's Slow Cooker Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve 3 meatballs per person with 2 tablespoons of sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
15g
Carbs
12g
