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The beauty of these sweet and tangy meatballs lies in their simplicity. Here’s what you’ll need:

Slow Cooker Sweet Tangy Meatballs

Experience the comfort of home-cooked slow cooker sweet tangy meatballs that bring warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table. This delightful recipe combines ground meat with a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can have delicious meatballs cooking while you unwind. Ideal over rice, in subs, or as appetizers, these versatile meatballs are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
  

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 large egg

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup barbecue sauce (preferably sweet and tangy)

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for added umami)

Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

    Form Meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 20 meatballs.

      Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce (if using).

        Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Make sure all meatballs are covered with sauce.

          Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.

            Serve: Once cooked, carefully stir the meatballs to coat them in the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.

              Enjoy: These sweet tangy meatballs are perfect served over rice, pasta, or in a sub sandwich for a delicious lunch or dinner!

                Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 6-8 hours | Servings: 4-6