Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Ingredients: (yields 8 servings)

• 2 pounds lean ground beef

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten free breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup onion, finely diced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 12 ounce bottle chili sauce

• 1 1/2 cups grape jelly

• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Place the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, and spices in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined. (Tip - Sometimes easiest to use your hands!)

3. Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch meatballs and place the meatballs on the prepared pan.

4. Broil for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

5. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce.

6. Melt the grape jelly by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat.

7. After the jelly has melted, whisk in the chili sauce.

8. Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the meatballs, then pour the sauce over the top. Toss to coat.

9. Cook for 3 hours on low. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Nutrition Facts: (per serving - 4 oz. of meatballs)

Calories: 366

Protein: 26g

Carbohydrate: 57g

Fiber: 3g

Fat: 12g