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Barbecue Meatballs

I whipped these up for my son’s first birthday so I could serve something heartier alongside the cake and ice cream. They’re delicious!

—TARA REEDER MASON, MI



PREP: 20 MIN. COOK: 7 HOURS MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 pounds ground beef

SAUCE

2 cups ketchup

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, cheese, bread crumbs and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-in. balls. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.

2. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is no longer pink.