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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs

Tender meatballs infused with the sweet and spicy flavors of apple butter, cooked slowly for a deliciously unique dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until browned.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together apple butter, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Cook in Slow Cooker
  1. Place the baked meatballs in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the apple butter sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, serve the meatballs warm with extra sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

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