Sticky BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 large egg

1 teaspoon mustard

1/3 cup finely chopped onion (OR shallot)

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1/4 teaspoon dried parsley (optional for more flavor)

1/4 teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional for more flavor)

salt & pepper (to taste)

1 cup barbecue sauce

1 teaspoon ground paprika (smoked or regular both work)

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt (or less to taste)

Directions

Make meatballs: To make the meatballs, mix all ingredients in a large bowl (I use a hand mixer with the dough hook attachements for easy and mess-free work) and shape into small meatballs. I use 1 teaspoon meat mix per meatball for a good appetizer size; make sure to firmly shape the meatballs or they disintegrate in the sauce.

Cook meatballs: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add some oil. Cook the meatballs until browned on the outside and entirely cooked through. OR bake the meatballs at 425°F for 10-12 minutes.

Slow cook with sauce: Once the meatballs are cooked, mix all sauce ingredients together in a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Add the meatballs and cook on low for 3-4 hours. The meatballs keep in the slow cooker for another 1-2 hours on "warm" setting.

Nutrition

• Calories: 137 kcal
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 44 mg
• Sodium: 511 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
• Total Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 11 g