Paula T's Meat Balls

1 pound ground beef
1/4 to 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese depending on preference
1 sleeve Club crackers or saltines crushed
1 cup milk

2 eggs or 1 Xtra large egg
1 TBSP chopped parsley
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper


Mix up.
Make meatballs
Bake  at 350 for 30 minutes and turn then bake another 10 - 15 minutes or Fry until done.

TOMATO GRAVY (SAUCE)

1 LG onion, diced
2  29 oz cans of tomato sauce
1 29 oz can of crushed or diced tomatoes
1  12 oz can of tomato paste
1 bay leaf
3 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
3 TBSP sugar

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

For this crowd-pleasing appetizer from Mr. Food, all you do is mix together flavorings with prepared frozen meatballs, turn on the slow cooker, and let it go. And when you use a slow cooker liner, there isn't even any cleanup!


Serves: 12
Cooking Time: 8 hr

1 plastic slow cooker liner
(Or spray the inside of the crock)

1 (9- to 10-ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce

1/4 cup light brown sugar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 1/2 pounds frozen meatballs

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained


1.Place the liner in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against the bottom and sides of the bowl; pull top of liner over the bowl rim.

2.Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid. Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.

3.Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape. Serve directly from the slow cooker.

To avoid injury, do not lift or transport the liner with food in it, and allow the slow cooker to cool completely before removing and discarding the liner

Chipotle Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Woodhaven Farm

1 ½ pounds ground pork
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, grated and drained well
1 large egg
1/3 cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 or 2 chipotle peppers in adobo

Cooked white rice and cilantro for garnish

Combine the pork, onion, zucchini, egg, cumin, oregano, 1 to 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper. Form into about 16 to 18 balls and brown on all sides in a skillet.

Combine the tomatoes and chiles in a blender and process until smooth.
Adjust seasoning. Add the sauce to the meatball skillet and simmer for about 30 minutes until sauce is thickened.

Serve with rice and cilantro. A sliced pepper would be good, too.