Aunt Jenny's Slow-Cooker Meatballs
by Michelle Jones

Here's a terrific low fat recipe for meatballs in the crock pot, remember you can substitute ground turkey for the extra-lean ground beef and reduce the fat even further.

Aunt Jenny's Slow-Cooker Meatballs

1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh onion
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (16-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
Parsley sprigs (optional)


Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; shape mixture into 30 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.

2. Combine ketchup, sugar, juice, and sauces in an electric slow cooker; gently stir in meatballs. Cover with lid; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Serving Size: 3 meatballs and about 2 tablespoons sauce

Source: Cooking Light May 1998

 

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