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Spicy Meatballs


Enjoy these Spicy Meatballs at your next big event!

Spicy Meatballs

Makes 4 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 pounds spicy Italian sausage
  • casings removed
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup panko Japanese bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Barbecue Sauce recipe follows

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, sausage, eggs, onion, garlic, panko, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Using hands, mix and shape meat mixture into 2-inch balls. Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour Barbecue Sauce over meatballs. Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours.

Barbecue Sauce

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons firmly packed
  • dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and red pepper (if desired).

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